Tyler Stephenson

Trevino was hit by a foul tip in his thumb during Friday's Cactus League game, but the good news is there appears to be no break or structural damage. The 32-year-old is expected to open the season as the starting catcher with Tyler Stephenson (oblique) opening the year on the 10-day injured list, but Trevino's status for Opening Day is still a bit of a question mark.

Trevino was hit by a foul tip on the right thumb during Friday's spring training game and the Reds don't want to take any chances here, especially with starter Tyler Stephenson ticketed for the injured list with a low-grade oblique strain. There should be an update on his status at some point later this weekend.

Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson has been diagnosed with a low-grade oblique strain and will open the 2025 season on the injured list, reports Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. He underwent an MRI yesterday after experiencing discomfort in his back and side, and the imaging has revealed a strain. The team has not yet provided…

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson will open the season on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain.

An MRI taken Thursday confirmed the strain. The Reds may wait until closer to Opening Day to make the roster move, but Stephenson will miss at least the first week-plus of the regular season because of the strain. With the 28-year-old out of action, Jose Trevino will all but assuredly be the starting backstop to begin the campaign.