JAKE FRALEY NEWS

Steals second spring bag Fraley started in right field and went 1-for-2 with a stolen base in Thursday's spring game against Texas.

Impact Fraley, who stole a career-high 21 bases in 2023, swiped his second bag in 10 Cactus League appearances. The lefty-hitting outfielder, who is hitless in eight at-bats against left-handers this spring, was on a strict platoon last season, making just four starts against southpaws. He had a .504 OPS over 41 plate appearances against them last season, slightly better than his career mark of .482 (173 PAs). Fantasy managers can expect a similar role in 2024, with Spencer Steer or Stuart Fairchild entering the outfield whenever the Reds face a lefty.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Friday Fraley isn't starting Friday against the Cardinals.

Impact Fraley hasn't logged a hit in 13 straight at-bats over his last five games, so he'll sit out to regroup Friday. His absence will allow Nick Martini to operate as Cincinnati's designated hitter while batting fifth.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Tuesday Fraley is absent from the lineup Tuesday versus the Guardians.

Impact Spencer Steer, TJ Friedl and Will Benson will start across the outfield for the visiting Reds as Joey Votto fills the DH role. Fraley has slashed just .233/.327/.326 in 49 plate appearances since returning Sept. 1 from a stress fracture in his left fourth toe. The injury is expected to eventually require a surgical repair.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Fraley will sit against lefty Bailey Falter and the Pirates on Saturday.

Impact Fraley made just four starts against southpaws in the first half and has made none since the break. Given that he's a lifetime .149/.266/.216 hitter in 148 career plate appearances against lefties, he's unlikely to advance beyond a platoon role any time soon. Christian Encarnacion-Strand will get the start at designated hitter in Fraley's absence.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Fraley isn't in the Reds' lineup Friday against the Pirates.

Impact Fraley will get a day off Friday after going 1-for-9 with two walks during the Reds' previous series with the Twins. Fraley's absence will allow Christian Encarnacion-Strand to step in as the DH while batting fourth.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday Fraley isn't in the Reds' lineup Friday versus the Mets.

Impact The lefty-hitting Fraley will remain on the bench Friday with southpaw David Peterson on the mound for New York. Tyler Stephenson will serve as Cincinnati's designated hitter instead while Luke Maile starts behind the plate.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against left-hander Fraley is not in the lineup for Wednesday's tilt versus the Tigers.

Impact Southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez is taking the ball for Detroit, so Fraley will grab a seat. He's been limited to designated hitter since returning from a toe injury, but those duties will fall to Hunter Renfroe in this one.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Fraley is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Tigers.

Impact TJ Friedl, Harrison Bader and Spencer Steer will start across the outfield as the Reds take on left-hander Joey Wentz. Fraley has slashed just .147/.250/.235 in 40 plate appearances versus southpaws this year.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting against lefty Fraley isn't in the Reds' lineup Saturday against the Cardinals.

Impact Lefty Zack Thompson will start Saturday's game for the Cards, so the lefty-hitting Fraley will stay put in the dugout. Nick Senzel, Harrison Bader and TJ Friedl will start in the outfield while Hunter Renfroe serves as Cincinnati's DH.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Fraley is out of the lineup Friday against the Cardinals.

Impact Nick Senzel, Harrison Bader and Stuart Fairchild are starting across the outfield for the Reds as they take on left-hander Drew Rom. Hunter Renfroe (hamstring) is back in action in the DH role. Fraley, a left-handed hitter, has slashed just .147/.250/.235 in 40 plate appearances versus southpaws this year.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

Not in Sunday's lineup Fraley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Impact The 28-year-old started in two of three games since being activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, and he's gone 5-for-9 with three doubles and a run. Fraley will eventually require surgery to address the stress fracture in his fourth toe that sidelined him for most of August, and he may receive a few more off days than usual down the stretch as he plays through the injury. TJ Friedl, Harrison Bader and Will Benson will start from left to right in the outfield Sunday while Nick Martini bats leadoff as the designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Appears in both games Friday Fraley served as the designated hitter and went 3-for-4 with a run scored in a 3-2 win over the Cubs in the second game of Friday's doubleheader. He went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter...

Impact Fraley was activated off the injured list where he'd been rehabbing a fractured toe that will eventually require surgery. Per usual, he was in the lineup against a right-hander but was on the bench in the opener against a lefty. The Reds have a healthy supply of outfielders, so they can let Fraley operate as a DH only to minimize impact on the toe.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reds reinstate Jake Fraley, lose Hunter Greene (COVID) The Cincinnati Reds reinstated outfielder Jake Fraley from the 10-day injured list and placed right-hander Hunter Greene on the COVID-19 inj...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Makes return from IL Fraley (toe) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Fraley is eventually going to require surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left fourth toe, but he will delay it until the offseason as he tries to help the Reds' playoff push. The 28-year-old is not in the lineup for the first game of Friday's doubleheader versus the Cubs but will likely be in there for the nightcap.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Fraley (toe) is beginning a minor-league rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Louisville.

Impact Fraley is expected to play for Louisville on Tuesday and Wednesday before returning to the Reds' active roster ahead of Friday's series opener against the Cubs. He's been sidelined since Aug. 5 because of a stress fracture in his left fourth toe. The injury will likely require a surgical repair over the offseason.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab games scheduled Fraley (toe) will work out at Triple-A Louisville over the weekend and then play rehab games Tuesday and Wednesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact With that schedule in mind, there's a chance Fraley could rejoin the Reds in time for a homestand beginning Sept. 1 against the Cubs. The outfielder will eventually require surgery but has been told he can play through the injury.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play through injury Fraley said Saturday that he will eventually need to undergo surgery on his toe, but he will play through his injury for now, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Fraley was told by his doctors that he could attempt to play through his injury, so he will do so in order to contribute to Cincinnati's postseason push. Fraley has already spent the minimum 10 days on the injured list, though it remains unclear when Cincinnati plans on activating him.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MRI scheduled Fraley (toe) will undergo an MRI on Aug. 18, MLB.com reports.l

Impact Fraley has already used up the 10-day minimum stay on the IL, and it's uncertain at which point he can began rehab. The results of the MRI may provide clearer answer about the outfielder's next step.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with toe fracture Fraley was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a stress fracture in his left fourth toe.

Impact The 28-year-old was unavailable for Friday's contest due to the injury and will be sidelined for at least another nine days, though it's unclear exactly how long Fraley is expected to be sidelined. TJ Hopkins was promoted in a corresponding move, but Stuart Fairchild could also have an increased role for the Reds.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Friday Fraley was unavailable for Friday's game against the Nationals due to an unspecified issue, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Fraley's absence from the starting lineup seemed routine with a lefty (Patrick Corbin) on the mound for the opposition. Reds manager David Bell told the media after the game that Fraley was completely unavailable, though he didn't say why exactly, only that more information would be made available Saturday.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Fraley isn't in the Reds' lineup Friday against Washington.

Impact Patrick Corbin will draw the start for the Nationals on Friday, meaning the lefty-hitting Fraley will sit out the beginning of the game. Nick Senzel will start in right field and bat second in Fraley's place.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes base in loss Fraley went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Fraley walked and stole second in the first inning but was stranded there. The theft was Fraley's third in the last four games and 20th in 25 attempts over 92 games this season.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw again Fraley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Fraley will hit the bench for the second game in a row while the Cubs bring another southpaw (Drew Smyly) to the hill. Will Benson will slide over from his usual spot in left field to cover right field in Fraley's stead.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits, steal in win Fraley went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 9-0 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Fraley has gone 10-for-34 (.294) with five extra-base hits and two steals over his last nine contests. The outfielder's productive Sunday lifted his slash line to .269/.351/.480 with 15 home runs, 62 RBI, 39 runs scored, 18 steals and 14 doubles through 316 plate appearances this season. He remains on the strong side of a platoon in right field often batting fourth or fifth versus right-handed pitchers.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE