David Fry C/1B/LF/DH CLE Wed 6/26/24 3:45 PM
David Fry
C/1B/LF/DH CLE
Fry is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
After leaving Sunday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays earlier due to elbow inflammation, Fry returned to the lineup as a designated hitter for both of the Guardians' first two games in Baltimore, going 2-for-8 with two doubles and an RBI. The Guardians haven't indicated that Fry is dealing with a setback with the elbow, so his absence from the lineup Wednesday is likely just a pre-planned maintenance day.
David Fry C/1B/LF/DH CLE Mon 6/24/24 4:50 PM
David Fry
C/1B/LF/DH CLE
Fry (elbow) will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in Monday's game against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Fry's status heading into the series opener in Baltimore was somewhat murky after he was forced out of Sunday's 6-5 win over Toronto with right elbow inflammation, but the 29-year-old is apparently feeling well enough to stick in the lineup Monday in a non-defensive role. Once the elbow issue fully subsides, expect Fry to mix in behind the plate and in the corner outfield along with at DH as the Guardians make a concerted effort to keep his productive bat in the lineup.
David Fry C/1B/LF/DH CLE Sun 6/23/24 3:16 PM
David Fry
C/1B/LF/DH CLE
Fry was removed from Sunday's game against Toronto due to right elbow inflammation, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fry ripped an RBI single during the first inning of Sunday's contest before being replaced behind the plate by Bo Naylor in the third. The Guardians are currently viewing Fry as day-to-day, though he will likely undergo further testing to determine the extent of his injury.
David Fry C/1B/LF/DH CLE Fri 6/21/24 4:20 PM
David Fry
C/1B/LF/DH CLE
Fry is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
After making three straight starts -- one at catcher, two at DH -- Fry will take a seat Friday. Steven Kwan will DH and lead off while Austin Hedges catches and bats ninth. After batting .383 with seven homers in May, Fry has cooled off significantly in June, batting .208 without a home run in 52 plate appearances.
David Fry C/1B/LF/DH CLE Sun 6/16/24 1:45 PM
David Fry
C/1B/LF/DH CLE
Fry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Fry will rest after he had started each of the past seven games at catcher or in the corner outfield while going 6-for-26 at the dish. His absence Sunday opens up a spot in the lineup at designated hitter for Kyle Manzardo, who had been on the bench for each of the past three contests.
David Fry C/1B/LF/DH CLE Thu 6/6/24 10:20 AM
David Fry
C/1B/LF/DH CLE
Fry is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Fry will take a seat for Thursday's series finale, as he had been scheduled to head to the bench Wednesday before that game was postponed due to inclement weather. Though his 1.092 OPS on the season ranks first in the majors among all players with at least 140 plate appearances, Fry still hasn't quite locked down a full-time role in Cleveland. He'll be out of the lineup for the second time in three games while the Guardians go with Bo Naylor at catcher and Kyle Manzardo at designated hitter.
David Fry C/1B/LF/DH CLE Wed 6/5/24 3:10 PM
David Fry
C/1B/LF/DH CLE
Fry is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Among all players with at least 140 plate appearances, Fry leads the majors with a 1.092 OPS on the season, but he still hasn't quite seized hold of a full-time role in Cleveland. He'll be on the bench for the second time in three games while the Guardians go with Bo Naylor at catcher and Kyle Manzardo at designated hitter.
David Fry C/1B/LF/DH CLE Sun 6/2/24 1:38 PM
David Fry
C/1B/LF/DH CLE
Fry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Fry will head to the bench after a stretch of six consecutive starts in which he slashed .333/.462/.667 with three extra-base hits, one stolen base, eight RBI and five runs. Five of his last six starts came in left field, but with Steven Kwan back from the injured list, Fry could end up seeing most of his opportunities at designated hitter moving forward. Kyle Manzardo represents Fry's primary competition for playing time at DH, but both will be on the bench Sunday while Jose Ramirez gets a day off from third base and but sticks in the starting nine in a non-defensive role.
David Fry C/1B/LF/DH CLE Sat 6/1/24 12:16 AM
David Fry
C/1B/LF/DH CLE
Fry went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Friday's 7-1 win over the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
The homer was Fry's fourth in his last eight games. The 28-year-old has enjoyed a memorable May, going 23-for-60 (.383) with seven homers and 18 RBI over 21 contests for the month. He's slashing .352/.485/.629 with eight homers, 27 RBI, 27 runs scored and four stolen bases over 40 games this season. Fry offers a right-handed option at multiple positions, though he's unlikely to be needed in left field as much with Steven Kwan back from a hamstring injury. Fry's bat has been hot enough to force a few tough decisions into manager Stephen Vogt's lineup choices moving forward.
David Fry C/1B/LF/DH CLE Wed 5/29/24 12:59 AM
David Fry
C/1B/LF/DH CLE
Fry went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run, a stolen base and three total runs scored in Tuesday's 13-7 win over the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Fry has a pair of three-hits games over his last nine contests, going 13-for-26 (.500) with four homers, three steals and 11 RBI in that span. The utility man is on another level lately, though he's been strong throughout the campaign with a .357/.492/.622 slash line, seven homers, 23 RBI, 26 runs scored and four steals over 128 plate appearances. He's started three straight games in left field, but that avenue into the lineup will close when Steven Kwan (hamstring) returns from the injured list. Fry could compete for playing time with Kyle Manzardo at designated hitter or Bo Naylor at catcher given both of those players' struggles at the plate.