The Reds are sending Tyler Stephenson to get an MRI on his back to make sure nothing serious is going on, according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. Stephenson, 28, appeared in 138 games for Cincinnati last season and is expected to play a big role again this season.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson led MLB in games caught last season and his breakout offensive season included 19 home runs and 66 RBI.

Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson was scratched from Wednesday’s lineup due to some back pain, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reported yesterday. Today, manager Terry Francona tells Sheldon that the backstop is headed for an MRI.