Tyler Stephenson's thumb fracture has him on the Reds' injured list, but a rehab assignment with Louisville is on deck for Wednesday as progress continues. He’s already catching between innings and simulating squats, signaling a cautious but positive ramp toward late-season duty.

With Cincinnati 70-69 and five games back in the NL Wild Card race, Stephenson’s return could juice the lineup down the stretch. He owns a .226 average with nine homers and 36 RBIs this year, a potential boost for fantasy managers hunting for a late surge in a tight race.