The Reds are going to take some more time and a closer look at the lower back pain that resulted in Tyler Stephenson being scratched from a game.

Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson was scratched from Wednesday ... manager Terry Francona tells Sheldon that the backstop is headed for an MRI. “He’s going to be fine,” Francona said yesterday.

Stephenson (oblique) showed improvement after being examined by a team doctor Friday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Stephenson will undergo an MRI on his injured back Thursday, Pat Brennan of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Stephenson had to be scratched from Wednesday's Cactus League lineup against the Rangers.

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

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 ...

Injury Update Tyler Stephenson began the season sidelined due to an oblique strain but has shown promising signs of recovery. The veteran catcher expressed confidence in his progress and described his ...