Cincinnati designated Friedl for assignment Sunday.
After being sent down to Louisville on Saturday, the Reds have jettisoned Friedl. In 91 games with the Reds this season, the 30-year-old slashed just .172/.255/.255 with four homers and 13 RBI in 272 plate appearances. Cincinnati selected the contract of Carson Spiers to take over Friedl's spot on the active and 40-man rosters.