James Paxton heads to IL as Mariners await MRI results
The Seattle Mariners have placed left-handed starter James Paxton on the 10-day injured list with a forearm strain in his pitching armAPRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JAKE FRALEY #27 - RIGHT FIELDER - CINCINNATI REDS
5 HR •
26 RBI •
.277 AVG
5 HR
26 RBI
.277 AVG
Placed on injured list Fraley (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
Impact Fraley is slated to undergo an MRI on Thursday, and the team could have a better timetable for his return once the results are known. Braden Bishop was recalled in a corresponding move, while Jose Marmolejos and Sam Haggerty could see an uptick in playing time in the outfield while Fraley is sidelined.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Requires MRI Fraley (hamstring) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Thursday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact Seattle gave Fraley an initial diagnosis of a left hamstring strain after he exited Tuesday's 10-4 loss to the White Sox with the injury. The MRI should provide clarity on the grade of Fraley's strain, but the 26-year-old appears likely to land on the 10-day injured list regardless of the extent of his injury. Fraley's absence could open up more work in the outfield for Jose Marmolejos or Sam Haggerty.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Abreu slams 200th career homer, White Sox topple M's 10-4
Jose Abreu hammered a grand slam into the second deck for his 200th career home run, Luis Robert and Zack Collins both went deep for the first time this season and the Chicago Whit...APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits with hamstring strain Fraley was removed from Tuesday's game against the White Sox with a left hamstring strain, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 25-year-old suffered the injury on a diving catch in left field during the fifth inning, and he was replaced in the field for the following frame. Fraley went 0-for-2 with one run and one stolen base before leaving the game, and he should be considered day-to-day.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners walk off on bases-loaded walk SEATTLE -- The Mariners’ chances for a comeback seemed so improbable for the first three hours of Opening Day that it was almost fitting tha...
APRIL 2, 2021 • MLB.COM
Mariners rally late to stun Giants 8-7 in 10 innings
Jake Fraley walked with the bases loaded in the 10th inning to score Evan White with the winning run, and the Seattle Mariners rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the San Franc...APRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets Opening Day start Fraley will start in left field and bat seventh Thursday against the Giants.
Impact The lefty-hitting Fraley looks like he'll begin the season as at least a strong-side platoon player for the Mariners in the outfield after Kyle Lewis' (knee) placement on the injured list opened up a starting role. Fraley's .427 OPS and 35.7 percent strikeout rate through his 70 big-league plate appearances wouldn't seem to hint at much fantasy upside, but the 25-year-old showcased an intriguing blend of power and speed in his last minor-league season in 2019. Cutting down on the strikeouts will be imperative for him to fully realize his potential.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
May open as fourth outfielder Fraley could begin the season as Seattle's fourth outfielder after manager Scott Servais announced Saturday that Taylor Trammell made the Opening Day roster and will start in left...
Impact Fraley was unable to hold off the rookie during spring training, and Trammell is now poised to make his big-league debut for Seattle. However, Kyle Lewis' availability for Opening Day is up in the air due to a knee injury, which could open up some playing time early on. Trammell is expected to start in center field if Lewis is forced to miss any time, which could create some opportunities in left field for Fraley.
MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Making late push? Fraley, trying to hold off Taylor Trammell for the starting left field job, has reached safely in each of his last five spring training games.
Impact Fraley finally got his spring training average over the Mendoza Line on Sunday against the Brewers with a 2-for-3 day that included a double and a stolen base. The 25-year-old has hits in three of his last four games overall as well, making his current stretch at the plate his most productive of the Cactus League slate. However, it may be a case of too little, too late, considering Trammell (.278 spring average) continues to outperform him and Fraley is also still struggling with consistent contact (13 strikeouts in 42 spring plate appearances) in a manner very similar to that of his first two regular-season big-league stints (35.7 percent strikeout rate over 70 PAs).
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Walk, strikeout in return Fraley (undisclosed) went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout in a Cactus League loss to the Diamondbacks on Monday.
Impact Fraley returned to action after sitting out Sunday's game following a collision with the outfield wall Saturday. The 25-year-old isn't exactly in a position to miss any time at the moment -- impressive prospect Taylor Trammell continues to push him for the starting left field job with his strong play thus far this spring, while Fraley now has a .136 average (3-for-22) across 11 spring games.
MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to lineup Fraley (undisclosed) will bat eighth and play left field Monday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Fraley missed Sunday's game against the Brewers after colliding with the outfield wall the day before. He evidently wasn't seriously hurt and will continue his push for a starting role Monday. Even if he beats out Taylor Trammell for starts in left to start the year, though, it probably won't be long until Jarred Kelenic (knee) claims the job.
MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out Sunday Fraley is unavailable for Sunday's spring game against the Brewers after colliding with the outfield wall Saturday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact It appears to be a minor concern for the 25-year-old since he's expected to be back in the lineup Monday. Fraley started out spring training 0-for-15, though he's rebounded a bit and gone 3-for-5 over the past couple games.
MARCH 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners: Jake Fraley gets his first hit of Spring Training Jake Fraley is one of the biggest mysteries for the Mariners right now. He has a solid minor league career, but has not been able to perform...
MARCH 12, 2021 • SODOMOJO.COM
Much-needed breakout effort Fraley went 2-for-3 with a double and a three-run home run in a Cactus League tie with the Dodgers on Thursday.
Impact Despite it just being spring training, there was increasing urgency for Fraley to start showing some sign of life at the plate, considering the promising play of prize prospect Taylor Trammell is threatening the former's grip on the starting left field job. Fraley had opened spring mired in an 0-for-15 malaise, but Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports the outfielder's 446-foot blast that carried 106 mph exit velocity -- which was preceded by a double off starter and reigning NL Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer -- offered a tangible reminder of his upside.
MARCH 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cole — and his dad — looking forward to return of fans
Gerrit Cole is looking forward to having his father at Yankee Stadium on opening day to watch him pitch in person in pinstripes for the first timeMARCH 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Taylor Trammell may end up being Mariners' left fielder
Outfielder Taylor Trammell has never played above Double-A but he could have a shot at being on the field when the Seattle Mariners open the season on April 1 against San FranciscoMARCH 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hitless thus far in spring Fraley drew two walks in Monday's Cactus League loss to Cleveland, but he remains hitless over 14 plate appearances across six spring games and has also been caught stealing on bot...
Impact As those numbers imply, it's been far from smooth sailing over a modest sample for Fraley, who's trying to ensure he holds onto the starting job in left field with elite prospects Jarred Kelenic (knee) and Taylor Trammell looming. Fraley has limped to sub-.200 averages in each of his first two big-league stints, which have only amounted to 70 plate appearances due to injuries.
MARCH 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kelenic coming, but Fraley ready to compete PEORIA, Ariz. -- Not even two years ago, the offensive star in the Mariners’ Minor League system wasn’t Kyle Lewis, Evan White or Jarred Kel...
FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • MLB.COM
Trims down during offseason Fraley reported to spring training having lost a notable amount of weight, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.
Impact Fraley's first two big-league stints have ended with sub-.200 averages and sub-.300 slugging percentages, underscoring how rocky the transition has been for him after a productive minor-league career. However, injuries have played a significant role in limiting Fraley to just 70 career plate appearances and 19 games thus far with the Mariners, and perhaps the trimmer physique will help with durability. The 25-year-old enters spring training as the primary backup in both center field and right field, with Kyle Lewis firmly entrenched in the former and Mitch Haniger looking like a strong candidate to keep the top job at the latter if early reports on his health and swing are any indication.
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
The 3 options that the Mariners have with Jake Fraley Jake Fraley has had a hard time trying to break into the Mariners lineup to this point in his young career, but it looks like that will chan...
FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • SODOMOJO.COM
Placed on injured list Fraley landed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right quadriceps Wednesday.
Impact Fraley was recalled on Tuesday but will wind up spending just a single day on the roster in his latest stint with the team, going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts. He'll finish the year with a .154/.241/.269 line in just seven big-league games. Braden Bishop was recalled in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sent down by Mariners Fraley was optioned to the Mariners' alternate training site Saturday.
Impact Fraley saw limited playing time while on the active roster and wasn't very productive with his opportunities. He'll attempt to turn things around at alternate camp, where he should get more consistent chances to work. Phillip Ervin was added to the active roster in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Glasnow paces AL East-leading Rays to 5-3 win over Yankees
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After stellar starters' duel, Mariners top Angels 2-1 in 10
The Seattle Mariners rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsAUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
