Tyler Stephenson reflects on trade deadline moments in Cincinnati
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:25 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson shared his experience leading up to the MLB trade deadline on August 3. Following a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, he worried it might be his last game in a Reds uniform. As trade rumors swirled, he and his wife revisited significant spots in the city, including local eateries and the aquarium. After receiving news from manager Terry Francona that he was not being traded, Stephenson expressed relief and contentment to remain in Cincinnati, where he has spent over a decade of his career. He looked forward to moving on and embracing his role with the team.
- •Tyler Stephenson feared he might leave the Reds during trade deadline.
- •He had an emotional final at-bat, hitting a home run against the Pirates.
- •Stephenson enjoyed a last tour of Cincinnati's favorite spots.
- •Francona called Stephenson to confirm he was not traded.
- •Stephenson has been with the Reds since being drafted in 2015.
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — How Reds' Tyler Stephenson passed time during stressful trade deadline
"Reds' catcher Tyler Stephenson spent a "stressful" MLB trade deadline visiting some of his favorite spots in the city.
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