Jackson Stephens Stats

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jackson Stephens was optioned back to Triple-A on Sunday, a day after defeating the Chicago Cubs in his MLB debut. Stephens showed well in his debut, striking out eight batters in five innings of work, but it wasn't enough to keep him in the majors. According to beat reporter Zach Buchanan, the Reds sent Stephens back down because they wanted to add an extra reliever for their upcoming road trip. Expect to see Stephens back up at some point soon as Cincinnati doesn't have a strong starting rotation.

over a year ago

Cincinnati Reds rookie pitcher Jackson Stephens turned in an excellent debut against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Stephens earned his first career win, limiting Chicago to three runs over five innings while racking up eight strikeouts. While the strikeouts were a pleasant surprise, Stephens was only averaging 7.11 strikeouts per nine innings in Triple-A this season, so don't expect him to continue to average well over one per inning in the big leagues. It appears Stephens will stick around in the Reds' rotation for now. He draws a tough task in his next start as he will take the mound at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies.

over a year ago

Cincinnati Reds rookie pitcher Jackson Stephens will make his MLB debut on Saturday when he takes the mound against the Chicago Cubs. Stephens, an 18th round draft pick in 2012, is a very deep prospect sleeper for the Reds. In 76 innings at Triple-A Louisville this season, Stephens has posted a 4-4 record, 4.97 ERA, and is averaging 7.11 strikeouts and 3.91 walks per nine innings. Those aren't exactly eye-popping numbers but the Reds needed an extra pitcher after Brandon Finnegan was placed on the disabled list for the second time this season. The Cubs haven't been great against right-handed pitching this season but Stephens should still be avoided in fantasy for now.

over a year ago