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Sep 14, 2023
Picks up save
Stephenson struck out the only batter he faced to earn the save Wednesday against the Twins.
ANALYSIS
Colin Poche was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning and got the first two outs while also allowing a walk. Stephenson followed him and struck out Christian Vazquez on three pitches to end the game and tally his first save of the season. Stephenson has been excellent since joining the Rays by maintaining a 2.43 ERA and 0.69 WHIP with a 53:8 K:BB across 33.1 innings. However, he isn't likely to see more save chances with Pete Fairbanks -- who was likely unavailable Wednesday due to a heavy recent workload -- locked in as the team's closer.
Jun 2, 2023
Traded to Rays
The Rays acquired Stephenson from the Pirates on Friday in exchange for minor-league infielder Alika Williams, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson has a 5.14 ERA for the Pirates this season and a 5.38 ERA over 76 relief appearances since the beginning of 2022. However, the first-round pick does have pretty good stuff and can miss bats, particularly with his slider. It's the kind of profile the Rays usually get the most out of, although he'll surely work in low-leverage situations initially.
Apr 14, 2023
Activated from injured list
Stephenson (elbow) was activated Friday from the 15-day injured list.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson will join the Pirates' bullpen Friday night in St. Louis after missing the first three weeks of the 2023 regular season due to right elbow soreness. He could eventually work his way into a prominent setup role, though Pittsburgh's relief corps has been impressive all around in the early going.
Mar 31, 2023
Beginning rehab assignment
Stephenson (elbow) is set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Indianapolis, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson was placed on the 15-day injured list on Opening Day, retroactive to March 27, after being slowed this spring by lingering right elbow soreness. But he is on track now to perhaps join the Pirates' bullpen as soon as he is first eligible for activation.
Mar 30, 2023
Placed on 15-day IL
Stephenson (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson managed to get into Grapefruit League action before spring training came to an end, but he'll require a little more build-up after battling lingering right elbow soreness for most of camp.
Mar 21, 2023
Likely headed for IL stint
Pirates manager Derek Shelton said Tuesday that Stephenson (elbow) is likely to open the season on the injured list, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson made his Grapefruit League debut Tuesday afternoon against the Phillies, but he issued two walks and gave up two hits in his one inning of work. The 30-year-old right-hander has been slowed all spring by lingering elbow soreness, and the Pirates apparently feel like he needs more recovery time.
Mar 21, 2023
Available to pitch Tuesday
Stephenson (elbow) is listed as available out of the Pirates' bullpen for Tuesday's Grapefruit League game versus the Phillies, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson has been out all spring with right elbow soreness, but he's been throwing of late with no issues and is now cleared for game action. He'll try to get in a few appearances ahead of Opening Day before serving as a setup man for David Bednar.
Mar 16, 2023
Feels good after live BP
Stephenson (elbow) felt good Thursday after throwing live batting practice Wednesday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson is likely to log one more live BP session before perhaps then making his Grapefruit League debut. The 30-year-old right-hander is still hoping to be ready for Opening Day as he works past a bout of minor elbow discomfort.
Mar 8, 2023
Throws bullpen session
Stephenson (elbow) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, according to MLB.com.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson is slated to throw one more bullpen session before being re-evaluated. Conceivably, he could be ready for a Grapefruit League appearance at that point, which would hopefully give him enough time to get ready for Opening Day. If healthy, Stephenson projects as a primary setup man for Pittsburgh.
Feb 22, 2023
Could resume mound work next week
Stephenson is dealing with minor right elbow discomfort and is going through a modified throwing program at this stage of spring training, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson doesn't look as though he'll be ready to pitch during the first week of Grapefruit League play, but the Pirates are still seemingly optimistic that his elbow issue won't be anything that threatens his availability for Opening Day. He could resume throwing off a mound early next week if he responds well to playing catch over the next few days.
Feb 19, 2023
Dealing with arm discomfort
Stephenson is dealing with some right arm discomfort to begin spring training, though he was able to throw Saturday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
The severity of the issue is unclear, though the fact Stephenson hasn't been shut down from throwing is an encouraging sign. Even if it's a minor injury, the Pirates are likely to exercise caution with the right-hander early in camp.
Jan 13, 2023
Avoids arbitration with Pirates
Stephenson signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the Pirates on Friday to avoid arbitration, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
It was a tale of two seasons for Stephenson in 2022. After posting a 6.04 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with the Rockies, he was pushed off their roster and was claimed by the Pirates in late August. Upon joining Pittsburgh, Stephenson put up a 3.38 ERA and 0.82 WHIP to close the season. If the 29-year-old righty can carry that success with Pittsburgh into 2023, there's a good chance he establishes himself as the team's primary setup man.
Aug 28, 2022
Activated Sunday
The Pirates activated Stephenson on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Since Stephenson doesn't have any minor-league options remaining, the Pirates were required to add him to the 26-man active roster after claiming him off waivers from the Rockies on Saturday. Pittsburgh cleared a spot on the roster for the reliever by placing starter JT Brubaker (personal) on the paternity list. Stephenson should be available out of the bullpen for Sunday's series finale in Philadelphia.
Aug 27, 2022
Claimed by Pirates
Stephenson was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on Saturday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson made 45 relief appearances for the Rockies this year and posted a 6.04 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 44.2 innings before being designated for assignment Thursday. He's expected to join the Pirates' bullpen and should serve mainly as a middle reliever for his new club.
Aug 25, 2022
Pushed off roster
The Rockies designated Stephenson for assignment Thursday.
ANALYSIS
The transaction clears a spot on the 26-man active roster for right-hander Chad Kuhl (hip), who was activated from the 15-day injured list with the expectation that he'll rejoin the rotation during this weekend's series with the Mets. Stephenson delivered underwhelming numbers while mostly working in a middle-relief role for the Rockies this season, producing a 6.04 ERA and 1.48 WHIP over 44.2 innings.
May 29, 2022
Returns from injured list
Stephenson allowed two earned runs on two hits in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday. He made his first appearance in a week and served up a two-run home run to Riley Adams in the eighth inning. Stephenson now owns a 5.56 ERA and 1.59 WHIP across 11.1 frames this season, and he will likely continue to occupy a low-leverage role out of the Rockies bullpen.
May 26, 2022
Rejoins team
Stephenson (illness) rejoined the Rockies on Thursday, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Monday, but he's feeling better Thursday and has cleared the league's health and safety protocols. The right-hander is expected to be activated at some point during the team's weekend series against Washington.
May 23, 2022
Hits COVID-19 IL again
The Rockies placed Stephenson on the COVID-19-related injured list Monday.
ANALYSIS
He finds himself on the COVID-19 for the second time this season, after previously missing just under two weeks in April following a positive test for the virus. Since he was cleared to make his season debut April 20, Stephenson has posted a 4.35 ERA and 1.55 WHIP over 10.1 innings out of the Colorado bullpen.
Apr 19, 2022
Returns to big leagues
Stephenson (illness) was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson was previously placed on the injured list due to illness, but he has since been activated and made a rehab appearance for the Isotopes Sunday, tossing a perfect frame. He'll now set his sights on returning to his 2021 form, finishing with a 3.13 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with a 52:18 K:BB across 46 innings.
Apr 16, 2022
Rehab assignment on tap
Stephenson (illness) will head to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday to begin a rehab assignment, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson threw a bullpen session Friday after rejoining the Rockies, and he'll work with the minor-league club after missing the first week and a half of the regular season. It's not yet clear how many rehab appearances the right-hander will require, but it's possible that he could return to game action in the majors sometime next week.
Apr 15, 2022
Throws bullpen Friday
Stephenson (illness) has rejoined the Rockies and threw a bullpen Friday, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson hasn't yet been activated from the COVID-19 injured list, but it's certainly encouraging that he's now back with the team after testing positive for the virus prior to the regular season. It's not yet clear whether the right-hander will be activated prior to Friday's matchup against the Cubs, but his return appears to be imminent.
Apr 6, 2022
Placed on COVID-19 IL
Stephenson was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson won't be available out of the bullpen to begin the regular season, but it's not yet clear whether he's tested positive for COVID-19. Justin Lawrence and Jordan Sheffield were recalled from Triple-A Alburquerque after Stephenson and Lucas Gilbreath (undisclosed) landed on the COVID-19 IL.
Mar 23, 2022
Gets $1.28M deal for 2022
Stephenson and the Rockies agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $1.28 million contract to avoid arbitration, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 29-year-old righty was one of the Rockies' more dependable middle relievers in 2021, turning in a 3.13 ERA and 1.30 WHIP while striking out 52 over 46 innings. He could pick up more setup work after logging only four holds a season ago, but he'll likely enter 2022 behind all of Alex Colome, Carlos Estevez and Daniel Bard in the pecking order for saves.
Sep 16, 2021
Picks up save
Stephenson worked a hitless inning with two strikeouts, picking up the save in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
In his first appearance since being reinstated from the paternity list, Stephenson fired a fantastic inning of work to secure his first save of the season. Though he did plunk Adam Duvall (maybe leave that part out of the bedtime stories), he got Austin Riley and Travis d'Arnaud swinging before getting Dansby Swanson to fly out to end the game. Not a bad welcome to the world present for the newest addition to the Stephenson family.
Sep 11, 2021
Back from paternity list
Stephenson was reinstated from the paternity list Saturday.
ANALYSIS
He has a 2.45 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 12 strikeouts and one win over his last 10 appearances (11 innings). Ben Bowdan was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Sep 8, 2021
Goes on paternity leave
The Rockies placed Stephenson on the paternity list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson will be away from the team for 1-to-3 days while he welcomes a child into the world. The 28-year-old right-hander has been a serviceable relief arm in the middle innings for the Rockies since returning from the injured list in early August. In his 14 appearances since being activated, Stephenson has provided a 2.45 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP to go with one win and two holds.
Aug 4, 2021
Returns from injured list
Stephenson (back) was activated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson had been sidelined by tightness in his upper back since late June, but he'll rejoin the Rockies after appearing in one rehab game. The 28-year-old has a 4.56 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 27:13 K:BB across 23.2 innings this season.
Jun 28, 2021
Shut down with back issue
The Rockies placed Stephenson on the 10-day injured list Monday with upper-back tightness.
ANALYSIS
Lefty Ben Bowden was summoned from Triple-A Albuquerque to fill Stephenson's spot in the Colorado bullpen. Over 27 relief appearances in his first season with the Rockies, Stephenson has posted a 4.56 ERA and 1.56 WHIP across 23.2 innings.
Jan 15, 2021
Comes to terms with Colorado
Stephenson and the Rockies agreed to a one-year deal Friday, avoiding arbitration.
ANALYSIS
The financial terms of the deal are not yet known. Stephenson came over in a trade from the Reds in November. Where exactly he fits into the Rockies' bullpen depends on whether or not he looks more like he did in 2019 (3.76 ERA) or 2020 (9.90 ERA).
Nov 25, 2020
Bound for Colorado
The Rockies acquired Stephenson and pitcher Jameson Hannah from the Reds on Wednesday in exchange for pitchers Jeff Hoffman and Case Williams, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The rare four-pitcher trade features two MLB pieces in Stephenson and Hoffman and two prospects in Hannah and Williams changing organizations. Like Hoffman, Stephenson is a former first-round draft pick who transitioned from starting to relief duty early on during his big-league career. A back strain limited Stephenson to just 11 innings with the Reds in 2020, but when he was healthy late in 2019, he showed some signs of dominance as a late-inning arm. However, even if Stephenson is able to avoid the injured list in Colorado, pitching at Coors Field will likely hurt his chances of delivering the type of ratios that will be useful in fantasy.
Aug 29, 2020
Struggles Friday
Stephenson gave up three runs in the ninth against the Cubs on Friday while retiring only one batter, forcing the Reds to turn to Raisel Iglesias to close out the game.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson had entered the game protecting a 6-2 lead, but three hits, two of them homers, later and the Reds were hanging on for dear life. This might prevent the Reds from having Iglesias available for more than a batter or two in Saturday's doubleheader.
Aug 24, 2020
Tosses clean inning in return
Stephenson did not allow a baserunner in a scoreless eighth inning during Monday's 4-2 loss to the Brewers. He struck out one.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson was activated from the injured list earlier Monday after dealing with a back strain that held him out since July 25. The right-hander struck out Mike Moustakas to start the frame and got the next two hitters to ground out. Stephenson figures to see substantial action late in ball games going forward.
Aug 24, 2020
Back on active roster
Stephenson (back) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander made just one appearance in late July before a back strain forced him to the IL. The 2011 first-round pick fizzled out as a starter but found his niche in relief last year, posting a 3.76 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 11 holds. He finished third among qualified relievers in swinging-strike rate and should eventually regain a prominent spot near the back of the Reds' bullpen.
Aug 23, 2020
Activation imminent
Stephenson (back) is with the Reds on the current road trip, and manager David Bell said he'll be activated soon, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old wasn't activated for Sunday's series finale in St. Louis, but he seems likely to rejoin the active roster during the four-game set in Milwaukee, which begins Monday. Stephenson made one appearance before landing on the injured list in late July with the back strain.
Aug 20, 2020
Return in near future
Stephenson (back) faced hitters at the Reds' alternate training site Wednesday and is nearing a return, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson was placed on the injured list on Jul. 28 with a back strain. His lone appearance came on Jul. 25 when he gave up two runs on in 0.1 innings pitched against Detroit.
Jul 28, 2020
Placed on injured list
Stephenson was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a back strain.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson had a rough outing in his first relief appearance of the season, giving up two runs on two hits and no walks while recording one strikeout as his only out he logged. However, the injury may have had something to do with his struggles, and he'll be sidelined for a minimum of 10 days. However, it's unclear exactly how much time he'll miss.
Jul 26, 2020
Rough outing
Stephenson allowed a homer to Austin Romine and a subsequent single to JaCoby Jones on Saturday, with Jones later coming around to score in the Reds' loss to the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson was one of three Reds relievers to allow a homer in the loss. He was behind schedule in summer camp due to a wrist issue and might not yet be up to speed.
Jul 14, 2020
Throwing live batting practice
Stephenson (wrist) hasn't appeared in a scrimmage yet, but threw live batting practice Sunday at the Reds' secondary training facility at Prasco Park, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Stephenson is expected to play a pivotal role in the Reds' bullpen after a breakout season in that capacity last year, though he might not be at full strength right away.
Jul 9, 2020
Returns from sore wrist
Stephenson returned to Cincinnati's summer camp Thursday after missing time with a sore wrist, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
It doesn't sound like the issue was anything overly serious, as Stephenson missed just a couple of days as a result. The right-hander established himself in Cincinnati's bullpen in 2019, posting a 3.76 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 81:24 K:BB across 64.2 innings of relief.
Feb 20, 2020
Holding opposing runners
Stephenson spent a good part of his offseason working on improving against opposing baserunners, who were six of seven in stolen base attempts against him, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
After struggling to gain a foothold in the majors, Stephenson took a major step forward in the bullpen in 2019 and can now afford to refine certain weaknesses, like his ability to hold runners. He'll likely be deployed in a higher-leveraged role than he was last season.
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