Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

Tyler Stephenson rebounded in 2024, delivering a decent fantasy season with 19 home runs, 66 RBIs, 69 runs scored, and a .258/.338/.444 slash line over 138 games. This performance marked a significant improvement from his injury-plagued 2022 and a down year in 2023. Stephenson led all National League catchers with 127 games behind the plate, starting 112, and his 1,001 innings caught were the most by a Reds catcher since 1993. At 28, Stephenson is entering his prime, and with the Reds' offense showing potential, he could see an uptick in counting stats. His dual eligibility at catcher and first base enhances his fantasy appeal for 2025.