Royals' Adam Frazier: Stepping out of lineup Thursday
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Frazier is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers.
The left-handed-hitting Frazier had started in each of the Royals' last 10 games while occupying four different spots (designated hitter, second base, third base and left field), but he'll take a seat for the series finale as Texas sends a lefty (Patrick Corbin) to the bump. Kansas City could get another impact bat in Jac Caglianone (hamstring) back from the injured list this weekend, but Frazier's versatility and solid production since being acquired from the Pirates over the All-Star break (.301/.333/.434 slash line in 26 games) should allow him to retain a near-everyday role.
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Royals' Adam Frazier: Goes deep Sunday
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Frazier went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, a double and two runs scored in Sunday's win against the White Sox.
Frazier doubled and scored a run in the seventh inning before adding a two-run shot in the eighth. It was his first home run since Aug. 1 and second in 23 games since being traded to the Royals. Frazier has provided a nice boost to Kansas City's offense; he's gone 25-for-76 (.329) in those 23 contests. For the season, Frazier is slashing .273/.327/.370 with 20 extra-base hits and 34 RBI through 344 plate appearances.
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Royals' Adam Frazier: Not starting Saturday
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Frazier is not in the Royals' starting lineup against the Twins on Saturday.
Frazier will take a seat after going 0-for-4 in Friday's series opener. Randal Grichuk, Kyle Isbel and Mike Yastrzemski will start in the outfield from left to right for the Royals on Saturday. Frazier has gone 5-for-24 (.208) with one home run and four RBI in seven games since the beginning of August.
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Royals' Adam Frazier: Handling regular role
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Frazier will start at designated hitter and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Red Sox.
Frazier will remain in the lineup for a seventh straight game after going 5-for-23 with a home run, a stolen base, four runs and three RBI. He's picked up starts at five different positions -- second base, third base, left field right field and now DH -- and should remain a fixture in the lineup against right-handed pitching, at least until Jac Caglianone (hamstring) returns from the injured list.
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Royals' Adam Frazier: Breaks home-run drought Friday
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Frazier went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 9-3 win over the Blue Jays.
Frazier gave the Royals a commanding seven-run lead in the ninth, when he took Mason Fluharty deep to right field for a two-run homer. It was Frazier's fourth home run of the season and first since June 1 against the Padres. The veteran outfielder has started in each of the Royals' last four games, and he should continue to see a bump in playing time for as long as Jac Caglianone (hamstring) is on the 10-day injured list.
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Royals' Adam Frazier: Handling bench role Monday
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Frazier is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.
Since being acquired from the Pirates over the All-Star break, Frazier has started in just one of the Royals' four games to begin the second half. Though his playing-time outlook was expected to improve with the move to Kansas City, Frazier may end up taking a back seat to both John Rave and Nick Loftin when it comes to picking up starts in the corner outfield or at second base.
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Royals' Adam Frazier: Heading back to Kansas City
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The Royals acquired Frazier from the Pirates on Wednesday in exchange for infielder Cam Devanney, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Frazier spent the 2024 season in Kansas City and evidently made a positive impression despite slashing just .202/.282/.294 over 104 contests. The 33-year-old hasn't been much better in 2025 with a .255/.318/.336 batting line, but he offers some versatility and could see reps at second base and/or in left field against right-handed pitching.
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Pirates' Adam Frazier: Fading into reserve role
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Frazier is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.
The left-handed-hitting Frazier will hit the bench for the Pirates' third straight matchup with a right-hander (Sonny Gray) and appears to have moved back into a utility role. Though he's posted a .762 OPS while batting .306 dating back to May 20, Frazier has been overtaken in left field by Tommy Pham, who offers more power upside with four extra-base hits (two home runs, two doubles) in his last seven contests.
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Pirates' Adam Frazier: Idle against righty
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Frazier is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
The left-handed-hitting Frazier had batted out of the leadoff spot in both of the Pirates' previous two matchups with righties, but he'll be left out of the lineup entirely Monday while St. Louis sends right-hander Erick Fedde to the hill. Tommy Pham will take over Frazier's spot in left field, while Spencer Horwitz tops the batting order for Pittsburgh.
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Pirates' Adam Frazier: Sitting in second straight game
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Frazier is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.
Frazier has served as a strong-side platoon player in left field for the past two weeks, but after posting a .513 OPS during that stretch, he could be in danger of moving into a utility role. He'll be on the bench for a second straight matchup with a right-handed pitcher (Chad Patrick), affording Tommy Pham another start in left field after he went 3-for-3 with two doubles and three RBI in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Rangers.
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Pirates' Adam Frazier: Idle against righty
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Frazier is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
After picking up starts in the corner outfield in three straight contests while going 3-for-9 with a stolen base, an RBI and a run, Frazier will head to the bench for a breather against righty Jack Leiter. Despite being out of the lineup Sunday, Frazier should continue to occupy a strong-side platoon role in left field, with either Alexander Canario or Tommy Pham slotting in against southpaws.
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Pirates' Adam Frazier: Exiting starting nine Wednesday
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Frazier is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
The lefty-hitting Frazier had started in seven of the Pirates' previous eight games, but he'll be shielded Wednesday from arguably the game's top lefty in Tarik Skubal. Tommy Pham will replace Frazier in left field and bat eighth.
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Pirates' Adam Frazier: Taking over in left field
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Frazier went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base Friday against the Cubs.
Frazier looked to be the odd man out when Nick Gonzales returned to the lineup, but Frazier has since overtaken Alexander Canario and Tommy Pham for playing time in left field. He's started four of Pittsburgh's last five games at the position and gone 6-for-20 with three RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base in that span.
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Pirates' Adam Frazier: Another start in left field
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Frazier will start in left field and bat sixth in Tuesday's game against the Marlins.
Frazier, who is hitting .377/.441/.528 over his last 15 games, will draw his second straight start in left field. With Tommy Pham and Alexander Canario providing little offense from the left field spot, Frazier could get some extended run at the position against right-handed pitching.
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Pirates' Adam Frazier: Collects three hits
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Frazier went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored Friday against the Phillies.
Frazier has started only two of four games since Nick Gonzales returned, and his playing time at second base will likely diminish greatly. However, he started in right field Friday with both Andrew McCutchen and Tommy Pham out of the lineup. Frazier has hit well when given a chance of late, batting .368 with four RBI and five runs scored across his last 10 starts.
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Pirates' Adam Frazier: Pops third homer
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Frazier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Padres.
Frazier has hit fairly well over his last 11 games, going 14-for-40 (.350) with five extra-base hits and a 4:8 BB:K in that span. His homer Sunday gave the Pirates a 4-1 lead in the fourth inning, but they were unable to make it last. Frazier is up to three homers, 15 RBI, 15 runs scored, four stolen bases and eight doubles over 55 contests this season, though he has a relatively unimpressive .249/.319/.349 slash line overall.
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Pirates' Adam Frazier: Powers offense in loss
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Frazier went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Brewers.
Frazier entered the series with a .200/.273/.300 slash line through 18 games in May, but he came alive during the four-game set versus Milwaukee. The 33-year-old went 7-for-14 with three walks during the series, and he temporarily gave the Pirates a 5-3 lead Sunday with run-scoring hits in the sixth and seventh innings. Frazier has started the past six games as he continues to fill the strong side of a platoon at second base for Pittsburgh.
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Pirates' Adam Frazier: Gets chance in leadoff spot
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Frazier went 1-for-3 with two walks, a double and a stolen base Tuesday against the Mets.
Frazier remains the Pirates' primary second baseman with Nick Gonzales (ankle) sidelined, but he got the chance to lead off for the first time since April 5. Frazier only got that chance because Oneil Cruz (back) is sidelined, but he took advantage with a respectable stat line and his first stolen base since April 23. Despite the well-rounded night, he has gone just 5-for-25 with one run scored and one RBI in his last 10 games.
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Pirates' Adam Frazier: Idle vs. lefty again
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Frazier is not in the Pirates' starting lineup against the Cubs on Wednesday.
The Cubs are sending a southpaw for a second straight game, so Frazier will retreat to the dugout while Jared Triolo starts at second base and bats eighth against Matthew Boyd. Frazier is in the midst of an 11-game hitting streak, going 12-for-33 (.364) with three stolen bases, five runs scored and two RBI over that span.
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Pirates' Adam Frazier: Sitting against lefty
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Frazier is not starting Thursday against the Angels.
Frazier will sit with lefty Tyler Anderson on the mound for the Angels, and he's now been in the lineup for only two of six games against southpaws this season. Jared Triolo will start at second base and hit eighth.
