1:39 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) (elbow) could get an opportunity to serve as the Angels' closer next season, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

6:04 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) Angels placed Stephenson on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right elbow inflammation.

6:18 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) (biceps) was activated from the 60-day injured list Friday.

4:21 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) (biceps) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

7:01 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) threw a bullpen session Friday and "came through it fine, per interim manager Ray Montgomery, and the veteran reliever may next begin a minor-league rehab assignment, according to MLB.com.

5:37 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) Angels transferred Stephenson (biceps) to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

6:37 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) is still feeling "a little lingering discomfort" in his right bicep but is hopeful to start throwing during the Angels' nine-game homestand that begins Friday, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

6:15 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) had two MRIs that showed no structural damage to his right biceps, and he's been diagnosed with a stretched nerve, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

4:20 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) Angels placed Stephenson on the 15-day injured list Monday due to right biceps inflammation.

5:37 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) Angels reinstated Stephenson (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

10:10 AM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) (elbow) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Inland Empire on Tuesday, allowing one run over one inning.

4:11 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) (elbow) said Wednesday that he's throwing up to 92 miles per hour during his bullpen sessions, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

4:36 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) Angels placed Stephenson (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Saturday, Jeff Fletcher of Orange County Register reports.

11:14 AM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) (elbow) is scheduled to throw off a mound Wednesday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

7:03 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) (elbow) announced Tuesday that he is going to get Tommy John surgery April 30, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

4:17 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) Angels transferred Stephenson (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Sunday.

4:48 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) will undergo surgery on his right elbow, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

4:52 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) (shoulder) removal from a rehab appearance over the weekend was due to right elbow soreness, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

3:44 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

6:47 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) manager Ron Washington said Tuesday that Stephenson (shoulder) threw a live bullpen session and is close to a rehab assignment, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

3:32 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Wednesday and could be cleared to face hitters in live batting practice within the next few days, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

12:34 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) (shoulder) is lined up to throw a bullpen session in Miami on Monday, per MLB.com.

3:59 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) (shoulder) threw off the mound Friday and noted that he hopes to be back by the end of April, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

11:40 AM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) Angels placed Stephenson on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right shoulder inflammation.

1:15 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) (shoulder) is scheduled to play catch Thursday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

12:55 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) Ron Washington said Stephenson continues to deal with right shoulder discomfort and may not be ready by Opening Day, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

11:43 AM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) manager Ron Washington said Wednesday that Stephenson (shoulder) will have time to get the appearances he needs in order to be ready for Opening Day, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

11:35 AM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) (shoulder) admitted Thursday that he's not sure he'll be ready in time for Opening Day, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

11:04 AM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) has been dealing with right shoulder soreness but will play catch Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

9:39 PM - Robert Stephenson (LAA) agreed to a contract with the Angels on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

9:57 AM - Robert Stephenson (TB) struck out the only batter he faced to earn the save Wednesday against the Twins.

12:36 PM - Robert Stephenson (TB) Rays acquired Stephenson from the Pirates on Friday in exchange for minor-league infielder Alika Williams, Rob Biertempfel of Athletic reports.

5:03 PM - Robert Stephenson (Pit) (elbow) was activated Friday from the 15-day injured list.

3:02 PM - Robert Stephenson (Pit) (elbow) is set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Indianapolis, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

1:41 PM - Robert Stephenson (Pit) (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

4:59 PM - Robert Stephenson (Pit) manager Derek Shelton said Tuesday that Stephenson (elbow) is likely to open the season on the injured list, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

9:37 AM - Robert Stephenson (Pit) (elbow) is listed as available out of the Pirates' bullpen for Tuesday's Grapefruit League game versus the Phillies, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

5:14 PM - Robert Stephenson (Pit) (elbow) felt good Thursday after throwing live batting practice Wednesday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

5:14 PM - Robert Stephenson (Pit) (elbow) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, according to MLB.com.

1:26 PM - Robert Stephenson (Pit) is dealing with minor right elbow discomfort and is going through a modified throwing program at this stage of spring training, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

1:31 PM - Robert Stephenson (Pit) is dealing with some right arm discomfort to begin spring training, though he was able to throw Saturday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

3:38 PM - Robert Stephenson (Pit) signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the Pirates on Friday to avoid arbitration, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

1:16 PM - Robert Stephenson (Pit) Pirates activated Stephenson on Sunday.

5:39 PM - Robert Stephenson (Pit) was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on Saturday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

12:25 PM - Robert Stephenson (Col) Rockies designated Stephenson for assignment Thursday.

10:00 AM - Robert Stephenson (Col) allowed two earned runs on two hits in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

4:00 PM - Robert Stephenson (Col) (illness) rejoined the Rockies on Thursday, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

2:18 PM - Robert Stephenson (Col) Rockies placed Stephenson on the COVID-19-related injured list Monday.

6:07 PM - Robert Stephenson (Col) (illness) will head to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday to begin a rehab assignment, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

5:33 PM - Robert Stephenson (Col) (illness) has rejoined the Rockies and threw a bullpen Friday, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

1:14 PM - Robert Stephenson (Col) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday.

3:43 PM - Robert Stephenson (Col) and the Rockies agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $1.28 million contract to avoid arbitration, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

1:12 PM - Robert Stephenson (Col) was reinstated from the paternity list Saturday.

12:44 PM - Robert Stephenson (Col) Rockies placed Stephenson on the paternity list Wednesday.

6:47 PM - Robert Stephenson (Col) (back) was activated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

3:46 PM - Robert Stephenson (Col) (back) was able to complete a long-toss session off flat ground in the outfield Sunday prior to the Rockies' 3-2 loss to the Dodgers, the Associated Press reports.

12:53 PM - Robert Stephenson (Col) Rockies placed Stephenson on the 10-day injured list Monday with upper-back tightness.

6:13 PM - Robert Stephenson (Col) and the Rockies agreed to a one-year deal Friday, avoiding arbitration.

1:41 PM - Robert Stephenson (Col) Rockies acquired Stephenson and pitcher Jameson Hannah from the Reds on Wednesday in exchange for pitchers Jeff Hoffman and Case Williams, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

1:57 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) gave up three runs in the ninth against the Cubs on Friday while retiring only one batter, forcing the Reds to turn to Raisel Iglesias to close out the game.

11:56 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) did not allow a baserunner in a scoreless eighth inning during Monday's 4-2 loss to the Brewers. He struck out one.

5:34 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) (back) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday.

3:15 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) (back) is with the Reds on the current road trip, and manager David Bell said he'll be activated soon, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

8:55 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) (back) faced hitters at the Reds' alternate training site Wednesday and is nearing a return, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

3:56 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a back strain.

2:03 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) returned to Cincinnati's summer camp Thursday after missing time with a sore wrist, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

7:43 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) spent a good part of his offseason working on improving against opposing baserunners, who were six of seven in stolen base attempts against him, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

3:00 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) was sent home with flu-like symptoms, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

12:01 AM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) was fantastic in relief on Sunday against the Rockies, throwing two perfect innings with four strikeouts.

10:06 AM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) (neck) was activated off the 10-day injured list Sunday.

7:51 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) (neck) will start a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

1:58 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a cervical strain.

10:32 AM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) pitched a scoreless inning in relief of the injured Sonny Gray on Thursday and got the win.

11:51 AM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) Reds informed Stephenson on Tuesday that he would be included on the Opening Day roster, Bobby Nightengale of Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

4:25 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) (shoulder) threw 11 of 15 pitches for strikes in a 'B' game Friday against the Indians. Afterward manager David Bell called the outing a great sign, Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com reports.

12:49 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch Thursday in a "B" game versus the Indians, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

11:44 AM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) (shoulder) will be required to throw another live batting practice session Sunday before taking the next step of getting into a game, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

6:38 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) (shoulder) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Thursday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

6:31 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) (shoulder) still isn't scheduled for game action yet, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

6:48 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) (shoulder) is still behind his Reds teammates in workouts this spring but is getting closer, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. "I think he's real close to being back on a normal routine," manager David Bell said.

10:59 AM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) is dealing with right shoulder inflammation, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

3:40 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) is not expected to open the season in Cincinnati's starting rotation, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

5:05 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) (shoulder) isn't with the Reds on their current road trip, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.

6:47 AM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) was put on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to Monday due to shoulder tendinitis.

9:04 AM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) will shift to the Reds' bullpen effective Sunday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

8:50 AM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) Reds are moving back to a five-man rotation next week, even though they were unable to trade Matt Harvey, MLB.com's Matthew Martell reports.

5:57 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) fell to 0-2 on the season after allowing four runs on nine hits and three walks in five innings Wednesday against the Brewers, striking out four.

9:32 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Cleveland, allowing two runs on two hits and four walks over 1.2 innings while striking out two.

11:46 AM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) (0-1) allowed three runs on three hits and five walks while striking out four over four innings in a loss to the Mets on Wednesday.

7:58 AM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) manager Jim Riggleman said that Stephenson will be in the Reds' rotation moving forward and is not just making a spot start Wednesday, John Fay of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

5:32 AM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) Reds recalled Stephenson from Triple-A Louisville ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Mets.

9:56 AM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) will get the start for the Reds on Wednesday against the Mets, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

9:45 AM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) allowed two runs over 3.2 innings against the Cubs on Monday night, but as the Dayton Daily News's Hal McCoy reports, he was very lucky to escape with two runs allowed in the first two innings. The Cubs lined into two double plays in the first two innings and ran into another out in that span. allowed five hits, two walks, committed a balk and threw a wild pitch.

11:04 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) made it through only two innings in Wednesday's spring training start against the Diamondbacks, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks. He could not command his breaking pitches, MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince reports. He threw over 30 pitches in the first inning, going to three-ball counts on each of the first five hitters.

8:58 AM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) struggled against the Cubs on Saturday, allowing two earned runs on four hits and three walks over 1.2 innings, continuing to miss with his fastball, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports. "He just had a lot of misses and elevated fastballs," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "He just really hasn't gotten into his groove yet. He'll bounce back, I'm sure. He's got good stuff, and he's a better pitch now than he was at this point last year."

2:53 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) allowed three runs on two homers in Monday's spring training debut. Both homers came against his fastball, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.

7:42 AM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) (neck) will start for the Reds in their Cactus League matchup against the Diamondbacks on Monday.

11:43 AM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) is being held back in spring by a "crick" in his neck, John Fay of Cincinnati.com reports.

11:47 AM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) will compete for the final spot in the Reds' rotation this spring, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

2:24 PM - Robert Stephenson (Cin) allowed two runs -- one earned -- on four his and two walks through five innings during Friday's loss to the Cubs. He didn't factor into the decision.