Jake Fraley RF CIN Mon 3/15/21 12:22 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley (undisclosed) will bat eighth and play left field Monday against the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley missed Sunday's game against the Brewers after colliding with the outfield wall the day before. He evidently wasn't seriously hurt and will continue his push for a starting role Monday. Even if he beats out Taylor Trammell for starts in left to start the year, though, it probably won't be long until Jarred Kelenic (knee) claims the job.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Sun 3/14/21 11:53 AM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley is unavailable for Sunday's spring game against the Brewers after colliding with the outfield wall Saturday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
It appears to be a minor concern for the 25-year-old since he's expected to be back in the lineup Monday. Fraley started out spring training 0-for-15, though he's rebounded a bit and gone 3-for-5 over the past couple games.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Fri 3/12/21 11:21 AM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley went 2-for-3 with a double and a three-run home run in a Cactus League tie with the Dodgers on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Despite it just being spring training, there was increasing urgency for Fraley to start showing some sign of life at the plate, considering the promising play of prize prospect Taylor Trammell is threatening the former's grip on the starting left field job. Fraley had opened spring mired in an 0-for-15 malaise, but Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports the outfielder's 446-foot blast that carried 106 mph exit velocity -- which was preceded by a double off starter and reigning NL Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer -- offered a tangible reminder of his upside.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Tue 3/9/21 1:56 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley drew two walks in Monday's Cactus League loss to Cleveland, but he remains hitless over 14 plate appearances across six spring games and has also been caught stealing on both his attempts.
EDGE Analysis
As those numbers imply, it's been far from smooth sailing over a modest sample for Fraley, who's trying to ensure he holds onto the starting job in left field with elite prospects Jarred Kelenic (knee) and Taylor Trammell looming. Fraley has limped to sub-.200 averages in each of his first two big-league stints, which have only amounted to 70 plate appearances due to injuries.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Mon 2/22/21 12:22 AM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley reported to spring training having lost a notable amount of weight, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley's first two big-league stints have ended with sub-.200 averages and sub-.300 slugging percentages, underscoring how rocky the transition has been for him after a productive minor-league career. However, injuries have played a significant role in limiting Fraley to just 70 career plate appearances and 19 games thus far with the Mariners, and perhaps the trimmer physique will help with durability. The 25-year-old enters spring training as the primary backup in both center field and right field, with Kyle Lewis firmly entrenched in the former and Mitch Haniger looking like a strong candidate to keep the top job at the latter if early reports on his health and swing are any indication.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Wed 9/23/20 5:01 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley landed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right quadriceps Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley was recalled on Tuesday but will wind up spending just a single day on the roster in his latest stint with the team, going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts. He'll finish the year with a .154/.241/.269 line in just seven big-league games. Braden Bishop was recalled in a corresponding move.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Tue 9/22/20 5:28 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley was recalled by the Mariners on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley spent time with the major-league club at the end of August, and he'll return to the active roster after Dylan Moore (concussion) was placed on the injured list Tuesday. He could see playing time in the outfield over the final several games of the regular season.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Sat 9/5/20 2:44 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley was optioned to the Mariners' alternate training site Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley saw limited playing time while on the active roster and wasn't very productive with his opportunities. He'll attempt to turn things around at alternate camp, where he should get more consistent chances to work. Phillip Ervin was added to the active roster in a corresponding move.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Sun 8/30/20 3:08 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley, who went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in a loss to the Angels on Saturday, is hitting just .133 (2-for-15) since being promoted from the Mariners' alternate training site Aug. 22.
EDGE Analysis
Coming into spring training, there were hopes the rookie would have a robust role in what shaped up as a transitional season for the Mariners that would be heavily focused on player development. However, Fraley ultimately failed to make the Opening Day roster coming out of summer camp, and he's yet to hit his stride since being called up. There's certainly still optimism regarding his long-term prospects as a hitter after Fraley excelled offensively at each of his last three minor-league stops during the 2018 and 2019 seasons, but he's slashed just .145/.203/.200 in the 59 plate appearances covering his first pair of major-league stints.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Sat 8/22/20 4:25 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley was recalled from the Mariners' alternate training site Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley narrowly missed out on a roster spot to begin the regular season, but he'll join the major-league club after Dylan Moore (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Although Fraley struggled in his first stint in the majors last season, he could carve out some playing time against right-handers while Moore is sidelined.