Sep 14, 2020; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Robert Stephenson (55) throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning during Game Two of a doubleheader at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
The Colorado Rockies made a trade on Wednesday, acquiring pitcher Robert Stephenson from the Cincinnati Reds. Where does Stephenson fit into Colorado’s plans for the 2021 season?
The year was 2019 and Robert Stephenson was putting together a solid season for the Cincinnati Reds. The former first-round pick was in his first full season coming out of the bullpen and was thriving.