Reds manager David Bell said Tuesday that Fraley (groin) is expected to be fine, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fraley had to be pulled from Monday's Cactus League game against the Giants after a foul tip struck him in the groin area. While it was no doubt a painful incident for the outfielder, it's not a long-term concern.

Fraley left Monday's Cactus League game against the Giants after fouling a ball off his lower body, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fraley was able to walk off the field under his own power, and he was spotted back in the dugout shortly after exiting, per Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer. Manager David Bell noted after the game that Fraley got hit "below the belt" and that he's feeling better, per Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

The Reds and Fraley avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.15 million contract Thursday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's Fraley's first year of arbitration eligibility and he'll get a nice raise after posting a .783 OPS with 15 homers and 21 steals over 111 games for Cincinnati in 2023. The 28-year-old remains injury prone and can't hit lefties, but he should be an asset again for the Reds against righties this season. Fraley had toe surgery in October but is expected to be ready to roll for spring training.

Fraley underwent surgery on his left fourth toe Oct. 11, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fraley played through a stress fracture in his toe during the final month of the season, waiting until the offseason to surgically repair it. The Reds expect Fraley to make a full recovery before the start of spring training.

Fraley isn't starting Friday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Fraley is absent from the lineup Tuesday versus the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

Fraley is out of the lineup Friday versus the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

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 in Fraley's stead, opening up a start at catcher for Luke Maile in the process.