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.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Getting Thursday off
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Fraley is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.
The Reds typically hold the left-handed-hitting Fraley out of the lineup against southpaws, but after starting in each of the last four contests, the veteran outfielder will hit the bench while a righty (Chris Paddack) takes the mound for the Twins. Fraley will give up his spot in the lineup to Santiago Espinal, who starts at third base while Christian Encarnacion-Strand shifts across the diamond to first base and Spencer Steer picks up a start in the corner outfield.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Sitting vs. lefty in series finale
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Fraley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
With lefty Logan Allen on the bump for Cleveland, Fraley will take a seat for the series finale along with fellow left-handed hitters Gavin Lux and Will Benson. Fraley had started in right field in each of the Reds' last four games, going 5-for-12 with a home run, two walks, four runs, three RBI and a stolen base.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Idle for series finale
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Fraley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Left-hander DL Hall is opening the game for the Brewers, so the lefty-hitting Fraley will begin the contest on the bench but could be a candidate to enter the contest once Milwaukee turns the ball over to right-handed bulk reliever Quinn Priester. Since returning from the injured list Friday, Fraley has gone 1-for-11 with a home run and three walks.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Homers in return
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Fraley went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 6-2 win over the Cubs.
Fraley extended the Reds' lead to 6-0 with a 400-foot blast in the sixth inning. It was an encouraging sign after the outfielder missed three weeks with a calf injury, and he'll look to solidify a firm platoon role against righties. His season line now sits at .210/.326/.395 with four homers, 11 RBI, 13 runs scored and three steals across 95 plate appearances.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Back from injured list
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Fraley (calf) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.
The 30-year-old has been sidelined the past three weeks due to a calf injury but is ready to rejoin the Reds after a four-game rehab stint with Triple-A Louisville. Fraley has yet to get on track this season with a .205/.319/.359 slash line in 28 big-league games, but he could reclaim a strong-side platoon role in the outfield now that he's healthy.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Makes first rehab start
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Fraley (calf) started at designated hitter and went 0-for-4 for Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
Fraley began a rehab assignment that's expected to last at least four games before he's re-evaluated, per MLB.com. Prior to suffering a calf injury, Fraley was the starting right fielder for the Reds against right-handers, but it's not clear what his role might be when he returns given how well Will Benson has played in his absence.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Begins rehab assignment
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Fraley (calf) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville on Saturday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.
A sore calf has kept Fraley on the injured list for the past two weeks, but he seems to be nearing the end of his recovery and will play in a few minor-league games before rejoining the Reds. Manager Terry Francona said Monday that the goal is for Fraley to return early next week, so the 29-year-old could be activated ahead of Cincinnati's upcoming series in Kansas City.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Placed on injured list
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The Reds placed Fraley on the 10-day injured list Saturday with left calf tenderness, retroactive to Wednesday.
Fraley has sat out each of the Reds' last three games due to his calf, and he'll now miss at least another week as he moves to the IL. It doesn't seem like he'll need to miss more than the minimum amount of time, though the team hasn't confirmed any sort of timeline. Connor Joe was added to the active roster in a corresponding move to replenish Cincinnati's outfield depth.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Stint on IL possible
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Reds manager Terry Francona on Friday discussed the idea of placing Fraley (calf) on the 10-day injured list, Jeremy Rakes of MLB.com reports. "We talked to Jake and we were like, 'We appreciate you trying to push this,' but what are the chances he plays tonight and he doesn't feel good tomorrow?" Francona said. "So if we IL him [Saturday], we can push it back three days."
Fraley was expected to return from a two-game absence Friday but was a late scratch. In a move that may presage adding Fraley to the IL, the Reds acquired Connor Joe from the Padres on Friday. Joe can play both first base and the outfield, areas where the Reds are experiencing injuries.
