Fraley is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Atlanta.
With a tough lefty (Chris Sale) on the bump for Atlanta, the lefty-hitting Fraley will retreat to the bench for the nightcap. Austin Slater will pick up a start in the corner outfield in place of Fraley, who went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run -- his second of the season -- and a stolen base in Cincinnati's 9-4 win in the first game of the day.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Taking seat Tuesday
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Fraley is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
As per usual, Fraley will be on the bench against a left-handed pitcher (Chris Sale). Austin Slater, Stuart Fairchild and Rece Hinds fill the outfield from left to right Tuesday.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Sitting down versus lefty
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Fraley isn't in the Reds' lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.
Fraley will start Saturday's game on the bench with left-hander MacKenzie Gore set to start on the bump for Washington. Spencer Steer, Austin Slater and Rece Hinds will start across the outfield while Fraley rests.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Absent from starting nine
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Fraley is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.
With left-hander Patrick Corbin on the bump for Washington, the lefty-hitting Fraley will take a seat. In his place, Austin Slater will bat sixth and play left field.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Sitting against southpaw
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Fraley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Fraley and fellow left-handed-hitting outfielder Will Benson will retreat to the bench for the final game before the All-Star break while the Marlins send a southpaw (Trevor Rogers) to the hill. Spencer Steer and Austin Slater will replace Fraley and Benson in left field and center field, respectively.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Won't start Thursday
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Fraley is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.
Though he was activated from the family medical emergency list Wednesday, the lefty-hitting Fraley has yet to rejoin the lineup since the Reds have faced lefty starters Kyle Freeland and Austin Gomber on consecutive days. After Thursday's contest, the Reds will begin a three-game series versus the Marlins to wrap up their first-half schedule. The Marlins haven't listed a starter for Friday, but with right-hander Yonny Chirinos tentatively lining up to take the hill, Fraley will most likely be in the Reds lineup for the series opener.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Almost pinch hits
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Fraley was announced as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning but was then replaced after a pitching change in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Rockies.
Fraley was sent up to hit for Austin Slater, but he was pulled back in favor of Austin Wynns after Colorado brought in left-hander Jalen Beeks. Fraley, who had been away from the team on a personal leave, was reinstated to the active roster Wednesday. The Rockies are scheduled to throw lefty Austin Gomber on Thursday, so it's unlikely Fraley will start.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Returns from personal leave
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The Reds reinstated Fraley (personal) from the family medical emergency list Wednesday.
Though the lefty-hitting Fraley is back with the club in Cincinnati, he'll be out of the lineup Wednesday while the Rockies send southpaw Kyle Freeland to the hill. Fraley hadn't played since July 4 and missed three games shortly before his leave of absence due to a calf issue, so the Reds could be inclined to ease him back into action a bit. He should eventually settle back into an everyday role against right-handed pitching, making starts as a corner outfielder or as a designated hitter.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Goes on family emergency list
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The Reds placed Fraley on the family medical emergency list Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
By rule, Fraley will need to miss at least the next three days but no more than seven days while on the list. The Reds have Nick Martini and Will Benson in the corner outfield spots and Jeimer Candelario at designated hitter Friday against the Tigers.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Idle Friday
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Fraley is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Detroit.
Fraley's playing time has been trending down lately, as he has started only four of the Reds' last 12 games. Nick Martini has emerged as Cincinnati's preferred option in left field, pushing Will Benson into right field and Fraley to the bench for most games.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Drives in three runs Thursday
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Fraley went 2-for-4 with a triple, three RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's 8-4 victory versus the Yankees.
Fraley broke the game open for the Reds with his bases-clearing triple in the seventh inning. It was just the third three-bagger of his six-year career, with two taking place this season. Fraley tacked on a stolen base in Thursday's victory, giving him 12 thefts on the campaign.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Sitting Tuesday
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Fraley is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees.
The lefty-hitting Fraley will take a seat Tuesday against RHP Luis Gil. Nick Martini, Stuart Fairchild and Will Benson will fill the outfield from left to right.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Logs hit in return
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Fraley started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 9-4 win over St. Louis.
Fraley returned to the lineup after missing three games with a calf injury and was given a soft re-entry at DH. The Cardinals have right-hander Lance Lynn scheduled to throw Sunday, so the lefty-hitting Fraley should get another start.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Back in lineup Saturday
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Fraley (calf) is starting in right field and batting fourth Saturday against St. Louis.
Fraley missed three games after being scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to a bruised calf, but the issue has subsided ahead of Saturday's contest. The 29-year-old outfielder currently owns a career-best .277 batting average on the season; however, his .676 OPS represents his lowest mark since joining the Reds in 2022.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Expected to play Saturday
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Fraley (calf) is expected to be back in the lineup Saturday at St. Louis, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Fraley has missed two consecutive contests with a right calf contusion, but he's on track to return Saturday. Santiago Espinal has drawn starts at DH in Fraley's place.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Remaining out of lineup
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Fraley (calf) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals.
With no MRI results reported yet on Fraley's calf contusion, he'll remain out of the lineup as Cincinnati opens up a series against St. Louis. Santiago Espinal will again start at designated hitter and bat sixth.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Undergoes MRI on calf
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Fraley underwent an MRI on his right calf Thursday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
It's not clear what the result of the exam revealed or if they're in yet, but Fraley will miss a second straight start Thursday after being a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup. Santiago Espinal is getting the call at designated hitter for Cincinnati.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Scratched with leg contusion
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The Reds scratched Fraley from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates due to a right lower leg contusion.
Per Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer, the injury likely stems from Fraley fouling a ball off the leg a few days ago. Levi Jordan was a late addition to the Cincinnati lineup and will start in left field while Fraley gets at least one day off to recover from the injury.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Not starting Monday
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Fraley is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.
The lefty-hitting Fraley will hit the bench for the second game in a row, with his absence Monday most likely being the result of the Pirates bringing southpaw Bailey Falter to the hill. Fraley owns a modest .655 OPS overall in June, but that should be enough for him to retain a regular spot in the lineup against right-handed pitching while the Reds continue to get hit hard by the injury bug. Starting outfielder TJ Friedl (hamstring) joined Christian Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) and Matt McLain (shoulder) on the injured list Monday, while Will Benson (elbow) is day-to-day.
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Reds' Jake Fraley: Resting Sunday
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Fraley isn't in the Reds' lineup for Sunday's game against Boston.
Fraley will get a breather versus Zack Kelly and the Red Sox after going 3-for-8 across the first two games of the series. Spencer Steer, Stuart Fairchild and Will Benson will start across Cincinnati's outfield while Fraley rests.
