Tyler Stephenson gets emotional ahead of MLB trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson expressed emotion after hitting a home run in what may be his final at-bat with the team on Sunday. With the MLB trade deadline looming, Stephenson reflected on his time with the Reds during a postgame interview. Having spent all seven seasons of his major league career with Cincinnati, he faces uncertainty as a free agent this offseason. The Reds currently hold a 53-58 record and are seen as potential sellers ahead of the deadline.
- •Stephenson has played seven seasons with the Reds.
- •He hit his ninth home run of the season on Sunday.
- •The MLB trade deadline is set for Monday at 6 p.m. ET.
- •The Reds are currently 53-58 and may trade players.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Reds’ Tyler Stephenson gets emotional during interview ahead of MLB trade deadline
"While the Major League Baseball trade deadline can be a lot of fun for fans to follow, it’s the opposite for players. The days leading up to it are stressful and emotional for players and their families, with rumors that are hard to ignore, and front offices sometimes preparing players for the possibility of a…
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