Jake Fraley RF CIN Sun 7/13/25 8:57 AM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley (shoulder) drew a walk as a pinch hitter in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Though the Reds faced a right-handed starter (Bradley Blalock) on Saturday, the left-handed-hitting Fraley wasn't included in the lineup in his first game back from the 10-day injured list. Instead of Fraley, the Reds went with another left-handed hitter in Will Benson in right field. The Reds face lefty Austin Gomber on Sunday, and manager Terry Francona could go with the right-handed-hitting Connor Joe in right field over Fraley and Benson.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Sat 7/12/25 11:56 AM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
The Reds reinstated Fraley (shoulder) from the injured list Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
A partial tear of Fraley's right labrum has kept him sidelined since late June, but he's been cleared to return to the Reds after going 2-for-11 with a run scored during a three-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville. The 30-year-old should reclaim his role as Cincinnati's primary right fielder against right-handers now that he's healthy. Christian Encarnacion-Strand was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Sat 7/12/25 11:30 AM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley (shoulder) completed a three-game rehab assignment and could be activated from the 10-day injured list this weekend, MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley played three games for Triple-A Louisville from Tuesday through Thursday and reported no issues. He was given Friday off in preparation for a potential weekend return.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Wed 7/9/25 7:23 AM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley (shoulder) went 1-for-3 with a run scored for Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley kicked off a rehab assignment Tuesday, playing five innings in left field while getting the maximum number of plate appearances as the leadoff batter. The Reds plan to have him make another two appearances before Fraley is re-evaluated, per MLB.com.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Tue 7/8/25 12:09 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
The Reds sent Fraley (shoulder) to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley has been sidelined since late June after being diagnosed with a partial tear of the labrum in his right shoulder. He will eventually need to undergo surgery to repair the shoulder, but for now, Fraley will attempt to play through the injury after being given a cortisone shot. Fraley isn't expected to require an extensive rehab assignment, so he might be ready to come off the 10-day injured list when the Reds begin their final series before the All-Star break Friday versus the Rockies.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Mon 6/30/25 7:05 AM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley (shoulder) was given a shot of cortisone Saturday in an effort to avoid undergoing surgery and keep playing, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley will eventually require surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, but he's doing what he can to stay on the field and help the Reds. He discussed surgical options with Cincinnati's orthopedic surgeon and was presented with one procedure option with a shorter recovery time -- in the past, surgery for labrum tears required an eight-to-12 month recovery. In theory, Fraley could undergo the surgery with a shorter recovery timeline during the offseason and be ready for the 2026 season.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Sat 6/28/25 12:39 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Reds manager Terry Francona said Saturday that the team is discussing the non-surgical route for Fraley's recovery from a partial tear of the labrum in his shoulder, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley landed on the injured list Friday due to the shoulder issue, and he's sought opinions from at least three doctors to determine his recovery program. Francona's comments suggest that Fraley may be able to heal without going under the knife, though the manager didn't expand upon what that would mean in terms of a timeline for return. It's probably safe to assume that Fraley won't be ready for activation until after the All-Star break.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Fri 6/27/25 4:11 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, said he's dealing with a partial tear of the labrum in his shoulder, and he's awaiting a third opinion from a doctor before his recovery program is determined, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 30-year-old has been managing chronic shoulder issues over the past four years, but the partial tear stems from a recent diving catch in the outfield. Fraley will be eligible to be reinstated in early July, but given the nature of the injury, he's likely to be sidelined through the All-Star break, at least.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Fri 6/27/25 3:04 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
The Reds placed Fraley on the 10-day injured list Friday due to a shoulder injury, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley was unavailable the past few days due to the injury and will now be sidelined for at least another week. The outfielder's roster spot will be filled by Austin Hays (foot), who was reinstated from the injured list and is batting cleanup as the designated hitter Friday against the Padres.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Wed 6/25/25 6:00 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees due to a banged up shoulder, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's the second straight game on the bench for Fraley, though he likely would have sat for both contests regardless of the injuries since Cincinnati is facing a second consecutive lefty (Max Fried) on Wednesday. The outfielder will have Thursday's team off day to aid in his recovery ahead of Friday's series opener versus San Diego.