Clint Frazier
RF FA
Mon 8/10/20 3:36 PM

Frazier is expected to be recalled from the Yankees' alternate training site ahead of Tuesday's game against the Braves, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Yankees will probably wait until Tuesday to make Frazier's promotion official, but he appears poised to move up to the big club as the team looks to add an extra option in the outfield and at designated hitter while Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) is out. While Frazier will be the Yankees' clear fifth outfielder, he could have a clearer path to a part-time role at designated hitter, where Mike Ford likely looms as the main threat to pick up starts.

Clint Frazier
RF FA
Sun 7/26/20 12:05 AM

Frazier was optioned to the Yankees' alternate training site after Saturday's loss to the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old didn't appear in either of the first two games of the season, and he'll now make his way to the team's alternate site to continue training. Frazier should return to the big-league club at some point this season, but as long the team stays relatively healthy he'll likely remain the odd man out for playing time.

Clint Frazier
RF FA
Sat 7/18/20 4:54 PM

Frazier (foot) is in the lineup for Saturday's exhibition game against the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Frazier has been slightly limited during camp while dealing with plantar fasciitis, but he's still been able to participate in workouts and appear in intrasquad games. The 25-year-old has said that the injury isn't a concern, and his presence in the lineup for the first exhibition game would seem to echo that. Given his recent usage, it appears as though Frazier will be ready for Opening Day on July 23.

Clint Frazier
RF FA
Mon 7/13/20 10:10 AM

Frazier indicated that his plantar fascia is not a big concern, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. "I'm healthy, I'm ready, and I don't think it will be a problem," Frazier stated.
EDGE Analysis
Frazier has dealt with the issue for several months, but it hasn't prevented him from working out or hitting in intrasquad games. Manager Aaron Boone sounded similarly unconcerned when discussing the issue mid-week, so it appears that Frazier will be ready for Opening Day despite the problem. In a separate report, Adler noted that Frazier has decided to wear a mask on the field during regular-season games, continuing a safety measure he has already been implementing during batting practice and simulated games.

Clint Frazier
RF FA
Wed 7/8/20 5:15 PM

Manager Aaron Boone revealed Wednesday that Frazier (foot) has been dealing with plantar fasciitis, James Wagner of The New York Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Boone said Tuesday that Frazier had been dealing with a foot issue over the last few months, but that issue was revealed to be plantar fasciitis Wednesday. The Yankees have been bringing the 25-year-old along slowly during camp as a precautionary measure, but Boone didn't sound concerned about the injury. Frazier hit .267/.317/.489 with 12 home runs and 38 RBI over 69 games with the Yankees last season.

Clint Frazier
RF FA
Tue 7/7/20 9:27 PM

Manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that Frazier has served as the designated hitter in the past two intrasquad games since he's battling a minor foot issue, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old has apparently been dealing with the injury for the last couple months, so the team is easing him into the action as the DH early in camp. It doesn't appear to be much of a concern given Frazier is already playing through the injury, but it could be something to monitor as the start of the season draws closer.

Clint Frazier
RF FA
Thu 7/2/20 11:12 PM

Frazier is in the mix for an outfield/DH role early in the season as the Yankees look to work in players returning from injury, Randy Miller of NJ Advance Media reports.
EDGE Analysis
Prior to the suspension of play in March, Frazier looked to be in line for a near-everyday role to begin the season due to injuries to Aaron Hicks (elbow), Aaron Judge (rib) and Giancarlo Stanton (calf). The long layoff has given all three players time to get healthy, relegating Frazier to a bench role. However, the team is unlikely to overwork players returning from injury to start the campaign, so Frazier could find himself playing somewhat often during the early stages of the season. He is also among the leading candidates to assume a starting role should an outfield injury occur.

Clint Frazier
RF FA
Mon 3/30/20 2:16 AM

Frazier's chances of making the Opening Day roster would improve if MLB decides to expand rosters early in the season, Brendan Kuty of NJ Advance Media reports.
EDGE Analysis
Frazier looked to be in line for a starting spot in right field prior to the suspension of play. However, the delay to the start of the regular season gives both Giancarlo Stanton (calf) and Aaron Judge (rib) time to heal, likely knocking Frazier out of an everyday role -- and possibly off the big-league roster altogether. That script could flip back, however, if MLB expands rosters as the Yankees would then have more room to keep Frazier on the club as a reserve outfielder.

Clint Frazier
RF FA
Mon 3/16/20 4:50 PM

Frazier's spot on the Opening Day roster could be affected by the delay to the start of the regular season, Brendan Kuty of NJ Advance Media reports.
EDGE Analysis
Frazier impressed in Cactus League play, batting .320 with five extra-base hits and a 1.055 OPS in 25 at-bats. His performance, along with injuries to fellow outfielders Giancarlo Stanton (calf) and Aaron Judge (rib), all but assured Frazier a roster spot and fairly regular playing time at the start of the campaign. However, with Opening Day now expected to be pushed back at least eight weeks, both Stanton and Judge could be healthy when the regular season commences. That would significantly cut into Frazier's playing time and could keep him off the roster altogether.

Clint Frazier
RF FA
Tue 3/10/20 11:50 PM

Frazier is slated to get work in both right field and left field over the next few days, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
EDGE Analysis
Frazier is expected to begin the season with an everyday role in the outfield following injuries to Aaron Judge (rib) and Giancarlo Stanton (calf). That said, the Yankees also have Mike Tauchman and Miguel Andujar to fill in at corner outfield spots until the pair of sluggers return, so there could be some mix-and-match in the early part of the campaign.