Terry Francona Shares Update on Injured Cincinnati Reds Player
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona shared an update on an injured player on the team.
The Cincinnati Reds were forced to adjust their 26-man roster on Wednesday after catcher Jose Trevino landed on the 10-day injured list. Trevino was placed on the IL with a thoracic spine strain, retroactive to April 5, after discomfort he had been managing since spring training worsened during the first three games of the regular season. The timing is difficult for Cincinnati, which entered Thursday preparing to finish a series against the Miami Marlins without one of its most trusted defensive players.
Trevino’s absence leaves a noticeable gap behind the plate, especially given his ability to routinely ease starting catcher Tyler Stephenson's workload. Fortunately, Reds manager Terry Francona had a positive update to share on Trevino's status. “Jose Trevino is getting an MRI tomorrow.
Francona said the early hope is he won’t be out long,” reported Charlie Goldsmith of FOX19. Jose Trevino is getting an MRI tomorrow. Francona said the early hope is he won’t be out long.
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) April 8, 2026 Francona shared the update before Thursday’s matchup with Miami, and his tone suggested cautious optimism. Because the IL stint is retroactive, Trevino is eligible to return as soon as April 15, and Francona indicated that remains possible if the MRI comes back clean. In the meantime, the Reds called up P.