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 manager Terry Francona is known for his sense of humor. He joined Instagram shortly after getting the job in October. It's safe to say fans are going to get to see a different side of him on social media.

Today's Cincinnati Reds exhibition game against the Athletics was moved up to 3:05 p.m. (ET) because of rain in the evening forecast.

Steer, who has never been on the injured list in his professional career, appears to be at least a long shot for the opening roster. But if he’s ready on time, it brings the 13-man hitting side of the Reds roster into greater clarity, if not an infield that could include him at first base to start the season.

Cincinnati is 13-13-1 vs the Athletics in the Cactus League. The Reds are 6-1-1 at Goodyear Ballpark this spring. Nick Lodolo, who will make his third start of the spring today ag