Robert Stephenson Will Make Reds' Season Debut Against the Mets

The Reds will promote Robert Stephenson from Louisville to make the start against the New York Mets on Wednesday afternoon.

He will be replacing Tyler Mahle in the Reds' rotation.

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Stephenson 11 wins are the best in the International League.  He has a 2.87 ERA which ranks fifth, 135 strikeouts are second in the league.  Opponents are hitting just .184 which is the best in the league by 32 points.

Stephenson was the IL pitcher of the week from July23-29.  He made two starts, allowing two runs on three hits and seven walks in 14 innings.  He made five straight quality starts.