A former Yankees catcher’s 2026 season is not off to a great start.
Jose Trevino, in his second season with the Reds after three years in The Bronx, was put on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a thoracic spine strain.
Trevino, 33, has played in three games for Cincinnati this season, going 1-for-11 at the plate.
He has been serving as the Reds’ backup catcher behind starting backstop Tyler Stephenson.
Jose Trevino of the Cincinnati Reds holds the ball during a Spring Training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Goodyear Ballpark on March 5, 2026 in Goodyear, Arizona. Getty Images The injury marks the latest setback in what has been a precipitous fall since a career season with the Bombers four years ago.
After coming over to the Yankees from the Rangers in a deal for right-hander Albert Abreu and minor league lefty Robert Ahlstrom before the 2022 season, Trevino immediately made a major impact.
The framer extraordinaire took over the starting catcher job from Kyle Higashioka and made the most of it, making the American League All-Star team.
Trevino’s prowess behind the plate earned him the AL Gold and Platinum Glove awards as the best defensive player in the league at the catching position.
His good times with the Yankees would end that season.
In 2023, Trevino was limited to just 55 games thanks to a wrist injury, and his already below-average effort at the plate took a big step back, as he slashed .210/.257/.312 with four home runs in 168 plate appearances.
Jose Trevino of the Cincinnati Reds looks on during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images A year later, Trevino appeared in just 74 games, with Austin Wells taking over the starting role behind the plate.
He was traded to Cincy in exchange for Fernando Cruz and Alex Jackson after the 2024 season.
Last season, Trevino was below replacement level, according to Baseball Reference (-0.2 WAR), hitting .238/.272/.351 in 302 plate appearances.
