Cincinnati Reds Make Key Roster Move Ahead of Friday's Showdown Against New York Mets

The Reds and Mets play a crucial three-game series this weekend.

Aug 3, 2025; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) looks to the dugout in his Ricky Bobby inspired catching gear at Bristol Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Lynn-Imagn Images | Bryan Lynn-Imagn Images

The Cincinnati Reds activated Tyler Stephenson from the injured list on Friday and optioned Will Banfield to Triple-A Louisville. They also outrighted Joe La Sorsa to Louisville.

Stephenson has been on the injured list since the middle of August with a fractured left thumb.

He played two games with Triple-A Louisville and hit a home run in his first at-bat.

Stephenson is hitting .226 with an OPS of .706 this season in 72 games for Cincinnati.

He will be a nice addition to the Reds' offense ahead of a crucial three-game series against the New York Mets.

The Reds are 70-70 and currently five games back of the third and final National League Wild Card spot.

The #Reds today announced the following transactions: pic.twitter.com/dLs4M8rqgo

— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) September 5, 2025

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