Fraley is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Fraley will take a seat as the Reds face off with left-hander Justin Steele. Nick Senzel will replace him in left field while Kevin Newman enters the lineup at third base and bats seventh in the series opener with Chicago.

Fraley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

The lefty-hitting Fraley will be on the bench for the second time in the series while the Cardinals bring another lefty (Steven Matz) to the hill. Cincinnati will roll out an all-right-handed-hitting outfield of Nick Senzel, Jose Barrero and Stuart Fairchild from left to right Wednesday.

Fraley is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Fraley will take a seat as the Reds face off with left-hander Jordan Montgomery on Monday. Stuart Fairchild will draw the start in left field and and bat sixth in the series opener with St. Louis.

Fraley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

With southpaw Braxton Garrett on the bump for Miami, the lefty-hitting Fraley will retreat to the bench in the series finale. Henry Ramos will pick up the start in left field in place of Fraley, who went 6-for-12 with three home runs, nine RBI, six runs and a stolen base over his past four games.

Fraley went 2-for-4 a solo home run and a three-run home run in Friday's 7-4 win over the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Fraley's solo homer gave the Reds a 2-1 lead in the fifth, and his three-run shot in the ninth made it 7-4. After missing some time with back soreness, Fraley has hit safely in three straight games, including back-to-back multi-hit outings. He's slashing .260/.359/.430 with four home runs and 24 RBI across 34 appearances (117 plate appearances) this season.

Fraley (back) is in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Fraley missed the final two games of the Reds' weekend series against the White Sox because of back discomfort, but he's ready to rock for the beginning of this three-game set against the Mets. He will start in left field and bat cleanup.

Fraley (back) remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, but Reds manager David Bell said he expects the outfielder to be ready to return to the starting nine following Monday's team off day, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "He could've played [Sunday], probably, but with the off day [Monday], the three full days of not starting, although he's going to be available off the bench for sure [Sunday]," Bell said of Fraley. "I just wanted to make the most of the time, let everything heal up."

EDGE Analysis

Fraley was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's 5-3 with lower-back soreness and will take a seat again in the series finale, but his absence Sunday appears to be mostly precautionary. The 27-year-old should settle back into a strong-side platoon role during the upcoming week.

Fraley (back) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Fraley was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup, and he'll sit out Sunday for the second consecutive game. Henry Ramos will move to left field while Kevin Newman serves as the designated hitter.

Fraley was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the White Sox with lower-back stiffness.

EDGE Analysis

The team announced the new lineup about an hour and a half before first pitch. Henry Ramos replaces Fraley in the lineup.

Fraley is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

The Reds are facing a lefty for the third day in a row and Fraley has been on the bench each time. He's made just one start against a left-hander this season. Stuart Fairchild is in left field and Henry Ramos is in right Monday.