Fraley (knee) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.
Fraley tweaked his right knee Saturday while playing for the Reds and was designated for assignment Sunday. Atlanta picked up the veteran outfielder off waivers Tuesday, but Fraley has yet to debut. Given Atlanta has an established outfield trio of Jurickson Profar, Michael Harris and Ronald Acuna, Fraley should be considered unlikely to receive regular playing time when healthy.
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Braves' Jake Fraley: Claimed by Atlanta
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Atlanta claimed Fraley (knee) off waivers from the Reds on Tuesday.
The veteran outfielder was designated for assignment by the Reds on Sunday, which happened to come after he hyperextended his right knee in Saturday's 11-inning loss to the Brewers. The injury doesn't appear to be a serious one, and Fraley should immediately step in as Atlanta's No. 4 outfielder. He's unlikely to play frequently in Atlanta while all of Ronald Acuna, Michael Harris and Jurickson Profar are healthy.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Suffers knee injury Saturday
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Fraley suffered a hyperextended right knee during the 10th inning of Saturday's 6-5 extra-innings loss to Milwaukee, MLB.com reports.
Fraley's knee buckled while attempting to field a base hit. He then landed awkwardly and could only throw the ball back to the infield while lying prone in left field. He was immediately replaced by Santiago Espinal. The Reds have not yet indicated the severity of the injury.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Losing work to Marte
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Fraley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
The Reds have faced exclusively right-handed starting pitchers in their four-game series in Pittsburgh, but the left-handed-hitting Fraley has still found himself on the bench for three of those contests. Fraley appears to have moved into a part-time role while Noelvi Marte has become the primary option in right field after trade-deadline pickup Ke'Bryan Hayes displaced him at third base.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Sitting versus righty
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Fraley is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh.
It's right-hander Paul Skenes on the hill for the Pirates, but the left-handed-hitting Fraley will nonetheless begin the contest on the bench. Fraley looks to have fallen behind Noelvi Marte in the Reds' outfield hierarchy, as Marte is starting in right field Thursday for the sixth time across the last seven games.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Taking seat Wednesday
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Fraley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
The Dodgers are sending right-hander Shohei Ohtani to the hill Wednesday, but the left-handed-hitting Fraley will still hit the bench for the second time in the series. Noelvi Marte will get the start in right field for the series finale, and he could push Fraley for playing time moving forward after the Reds swung a deal Wednesday to acquire Ke'Bryan Hayes, who is expected to displace Marte as the team's everyday third baseman.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Not starting Friday
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Fraley is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.
Fraley started the previous three games but will take a seat Friday even though Tampa Bay is starting a righty (Zack Littell). Will Benson is manning right field and batting eighth instead for Cincy.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Sitting Sunday vs. lefty
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Fraley is not in Sunday's starting lineup against the Mets.
For the second time in three days, Fraley is beginning on the bench against a left-handed starter (David Peterson). In Fraley's stead, Noelvi Marte is making his first career appearance in right field.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Significant contributor in win
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Fraley started in right field and went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Mets.
Fraley fueled a comeback from an early 2-0 deficit when he led off the third inning with a double and scored the Reds' first run. He later singled in the go-ahead run. This was Fraley's first start since coming off the injured list prior to the All-Star break, as Saturday was the first time Cincinnati faced a right-handed starter. He's expected to eventually undergo shoulder surgery to repair a partially torn labrum but will attempt to play through the injury the rest of the year. That may change if the Reds fall out of the hunt for the postseason, but they've won two consecutive games coming out of the break and are 1.5 games out of the final wild-card slot in the National League.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Draws walk in return
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Fraley (shoulder) drew a walk as a pinch hitter in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rockies.
Though the Reds faced a right-handed starter (Bradley Blalock) on Saturday, the left-handed-hitting Fraley wasn't included in the lineup in his first game back from the 10-day injured list. Instead of Fraley, the Reds went with another left-handed hitter in Will Benson in right field. The Reds face lefty Austin Gomber on Sunday, and manager Terry Francona could go with the right-handed-hitting Connor Joe in right field over Fraley and Benson.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Returns from IL
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The Reds reinstated Fraley (shoulder) from the injured list Saturday.
A partial tear of Fraley's right labrum has kept him sidelined since late June, but he's been cleared to return to the Reds after going 2-for-11 with a run scored during a three-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville. The 30-year-old should reclaim his role as Cincinnati's primary right fielder against right-handers now that he's healthy. Christian Encarnacion-Strand was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Ready for activation
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Fraley (shoulder) completed a three-game rehab assignment and could be activated from the 10-day injured list this weekend, MLB.com reports.
Fraley played three games for Triple-A Louisville from Tuesday through Thursday and reported no issues. He was given Friday off in preparation for a potential weekend return.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Begins rehab assignment
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Fraley (shoulder) went 1-for-3 with a run scored for Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
Fraley kicked off a rehab assignment Tuesday, playing five innings in left field while getting the maximum number of plate appearances as the leadoff batter. The Reds plan to have him make another two appearances before Fraley is re-evaluated, per MLB.com.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Cleared to begin rehab assignment
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The Reds sent Fraley (shoulder) to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.
Fraley has been sidelined since late June after being diagnosed with a partial tear of the labrum in his right shoulder. He will eventually need to undergo surgery to repair the shoulder, but for now, Fraley will attempt to play through the injury after being given a cortisone shot. Fraley isn't expected to require an extensive rehab assignment, so he might be ready to come off the 10-day injured list when the Reds begin their final series before the All-Star break Friday versus the Rockies.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Receives cortisone shot
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Fraley (shoulder) was given a shot of cortisone Saturday in an effort to avoid undergoing surgery and keep playing, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Fraley will eventually require surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, but he's doing what he can to stay on the field and help the Reds. He discussed surgical options with Cincinnati's orthopedic surgeon and was presented with one procedure option with a shorter recovery time -- in the past, surgery for labrum tears required an eight-to-12 month recovery. In theory, Fraley could undergo the surgery with a shorter recovery timeline during the offseason and be ready for the 2026 season.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: May avoid surgery
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Reds manager Terry Francona said Saturday that the team is discussing the non-surgical route for Fraley's recovery from a partial tear of the labrum in his shoulder, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Fraley landed on the injured list Friday due to the shoulder issue, and he's sought opinions from at least three doctors to determine his recovery program. Francona's comments suggest that Fraley may be able to heal without going under the knife, though the manager didn't expand upon what that would mean in terms of a timeline for return. It's probably safe to assume that Fraley won't be ready for activation until after the All-Star break.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Dealing with partial labral tear
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Fraley, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, said he's dealing with a partial tear of the labrum in his shoulder, and he's awaiting a third opinion from a doctor before his recovery program is determined, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
The 30-year-old has been managing chronic shoulder issues over the past four years, but the partial tear stems from a recent diving catch in the outfield. Fraley will be eligible to be reinstated in early July, but given the nature of the injury, he's likely to be sidelined through the All-Star break, at least.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Moves to injured list
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The Reds placed Fraley on the 10-day injured list Friday due to a shoulder injury, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Fraley was unavailable the past few days due to the injury and will now be sidelined for at least another week. The outfielder's roster spot will be filled by Austin Hays (foot), who was reinstated from the injured list and is batting cleanup as the designated hitter Friday against the Padres.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Managing shoulder issue
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Fraley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees due to a banged-up shoulder, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
It's the second straight game on the bench for Fraley, though he likely would have sat for both contests regardless of the injuries since Cincinnati is facing a second consecutive lefty (Max Fried) on Wednesday. The outfielder will have Thursday's team off day to aid in his recovery ahead of Friday's series opener versus San Diego.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Sitting for second straight day
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Fraley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
The Yankees are sending a lefty (Max Fried) to the hill for the second day in a row, so the left-handed-hitting Fraley will once again take a seat. He'll give way in right field to Rece Hinds.
