Fraley (calf) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville on Saturday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

A sore calf has kept Fraley on the injured list for the past two weeks, but he seems to be nearing the end of his recovery and will play in a few minor-league games before rejoining the Reds. Manager Terry Francona said Monday that the goal is for Fraley to return early next week, so the 29-year-old could be activated ahead of Cincinnati's upcoming series in Kansas City.

Reds manager Terry Francona said Monday that he's hoping Fraley (calf) will be ready for activation from the 10-day injured list early next week, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fraley tweaked his left calf nearly two weeks ago and appears to be making progress with his recovery. It's not clear whether the Reds will ask him to play in rehab games before returning, nor is it certain that Fraley will reclaim his job as the team's primary right fielder from the hot-hitting Will Benson once healthy.

The Reds placed Fraley on the 10-day injured list Saturday with left calf tenderness, retroactive to Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Fraley has sat out each of the Reds' last three games due to his calf, and he'll now miss at least another week as he moves to the IL. It doesn't seem like he'll need to miss more than the minimum amount of time, though the team hasn't confirmed any sort of timeline. Connor Joe was added to the active roster in a corresponding move to replenish Cincinnati's outfield depth.

Reds manager Terry Francona on Friday discussed the idea of placing Fraley (calf) on the 10-day injured list, Jeremy Rakes of MLB.com reports. "We talked to Jake and we were like, 'We appreciate you trying to push this,' but what are the chances he plays tonight and he doesn't feel good tomorrow?" Francona said. "So if we IL him [Saturday], we can push it back three days."

EDGE Analysis

Fraley was expected to return from a two-game absence Friday but was a late scratch. In a move that may presage adding Fraley to the IL, the Reds acquired Connor Joe from the Padres on Friday. Joe can play both first base and the outfield, areas where the Reds are experiencing injuries.

Fraley has been scratched from Friday's lineup against Houston due to calf soreness, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fraley was initially slated to return from a two-game absence due to a left calf injury that he suffered Tuesday, but it appears the issue is still bothering the 29-year-old outfielder. Rece Hinds will take Fraley's place in right field and bat eighth.

Fraley (calf) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Fraley sat out the past couple days after tweaking his calf Tuesday in Atlanta, but he's ready to rejoin the starting nine for Friday's series opener at Houston. The veteran outfielder has gone 2-for-22 in his past 10 contests and has yet to get on track offensively in 2025 with a .678 OPS in 91 plate appearances.

Fraley (calf) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Fraley tweaked his left calf Tuesday after entering the game off the bench and will now miss a second straight start. He was set to undergo an MRI, but the results have not been made available, so consider Fraley day-to-day for the time being. Rece Hinds is drawing another start in right field Thursday.

Fraley is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Atlanta due to left calf tenderness, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though he didn't start in Tuesday's game, Fraley appeared as a pinch hitter and remained in the game to play right field, and he evidently must have hurt his calf at some point during the contest. His absence from Wednesday's lineup will mark the first time this season he hasn't started versus a righty. Fraley is being viewed as day-to-day, but he'll undergo an MRI as the Reds look to determine whether he's dealing with a calf strain, which would likely require a stint on the injured list.

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

EDGE Analysis

With southpaw MacKenzie Gore on the hill for the Nationals, Fraley and fellow left-handed-hitting outfielder TJ Friedl will head to the bench in the series finale. Santiago Espinal will spell Fraley in right field.

Fraley went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and two walks against Washington in a loss Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Fraley didn't start in any of the Reds' previous three games since the opponent started a left-handed pitcher in each of those contests, but he made an impact in his return to the lineup Saturday. The veteran outfielder walked and scored in his first plate appearance and belted a solo homer in the sixth inning, though his efforts weren't enough to lead his team to a win. Fraley's platoon role is a hindrance to his fantasy value, and he came into Saturday in a slump that saw him go 1-for-16 over his previous seven games, though he did steal a pair of bases and notch a 4:3 BB:K during that span.