The Mariners optioned Fraley to their alternate training site Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Fraley excelled across two levels of the minors in 2019, but he struggled in his first taste of the big leagues, going just 6-for-40 at the plate while striking out 14 times. Heading into summer camp, the 25-year-old still appeared well positioned to open the 2020 season in a strong-side platoon role for the rebuilding Mariners, but he apparently didn't do enough to force his way onto the Opening Day roster. Expect Fraley to get another look with the big club at some point during the 60-game season.

Fraley is back in action Sunday after dealing with a stomach bug, Lauren Smith of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fraley was hit on the helmet by a pitch earlier in camp, avoiding a concussion, and then apparently missed a couple days with a stomach bug, so it hasn't been an ideal camp for the young outfielder. Even so, he appears poised to enter the year as an everyday player for Seattle with the potential to provide power and speed for fantasy managers.

Fraley cleared concussion protocols after being struck in the head by a pitch Tuesday and will be a full participant in Wednesday's training session, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fraley had his helmet knocked off his head when a fastball got away from teammate Gerson Bautista, but the young outfielder was able to pass all tests administered after the fact. So long as he stays healthy for the remainder of summer camp, Fraley should have a decent chance to at least fill a large-side platoon role in the Seattle outfield to begin the season.

Fraley walked off the field after getting hit in the helmet by a pitch Tuesday, Lauren Smith of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The fact that Fraley was able to walk off the field after the pitch knocked his helmet off is certainly a good sign, though whether or not he winds up dealing with any lingering effects remains to be seen. He's expected to fill an important role in the Mariners' outfield this season, especially after Mitch Haniger (back) was placed on the 60-day injured list.

Fraley enters the Mariners' summer camp projected for plenty of time in the outfield during the 2020 season, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team placed Mitch Haniger (back) on the 60-day injured list Sunday, leaving them relatively thin on outfielders with prior major-league experience. Fraley isn't exactly long on that himself, but he did log 12 games with Seattle last season before seeing what was supposed to be a longer tenure cut short by a sprained thumb. The 25-year-old has versatility on his side as well, as he garnered plenty of experience playing all three outfield spots during his time in the minors. Brock predicts Fraley could see most of his time in right field, but adds that he'll certainly have to prove more capable of consistently hitting big-league arms after slashing .150/.171/.200 over 41 plate appearances in 2019 and generating a modest .231 (6-for-26) average over 10 Cactus League contests before spring training was suspended.

Fraley, who has remained in Arizona while play has been suspended, should be one of the players that resumes working out at the Mariners' spring training facility next week, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Mariners will be allowed to reopen their facility in Peoria beginning either Monday or Tuesday, and small group workouts will be permitted. Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports Fraley has regularly joined several of his teammates for workouts, including batting practice, at a facility near Seattle's spring complex while spring training has been suspended. Given the latest developments, it appears he'll now have a chance to resume his training with full access to all necessary equipment and accessories.

Fraley continues to work out at home during the suspension of play through a variety of different exercises and drills, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old was preparing to open the season as the starting left fielder when spring training was suspended. Fraley has been practicing fielding drills by throwing a ball against a wall and also running sprints, throwing into a pop-up net and doing both calisthenics and basic weight training exercises. He's even adding some mental techniques, visualizing at-bats against certain pitchers he's familiar with in an effort to remain sharp. Fraley was hitting .231 (6-for-26) with two doubles, two home runs, four RBI, three walks, one stolen base and seven runs across 10 Cactus League contests when play was paused.

Fraley, who posted an .838 OPS in 10 Cactus League games, has impressed manager Scott Servais thus far this spring, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fraley is benefiting from the extended absence of Mitch Haniger (back) this spring, and the 24-year-old projects to open the season as the starting left fielder. Fraley flashed impressive power between stints and Double-A Arkansas and Triple-A Tacoma last season, combining for 19 home runs in 99 minor-league contests before hitting .150 over his first 41 big-league plate appearances. A thumb injury then cut his first big-league cup of coffee short, but he dedicated himself to better overall physical health this offseason by hiring a nutritionist and adopting a pescatarian diet that has given him an abundance of energy.

Fraley went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two RBI overall in a Cactus League split-squad loss to the White Sox on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The power-hitting outfielder squared up on a fifth-inning Tayron Guerrero offering and launched it to right field for his first homer of spring. Fraley saw his initial big-league stint last season cut short in August due to a thumb sprain, but he's competing for the starting left field job during the exhibition slate. Fraley earned his 2019 call-up to the majors with a solid showing at Triple-A Tacoma, one during which he slashed .276/.333/.553 across 168 plate appearances.

General manager Jerry Dipoto said Tuesday that Fraley's right thumb is fully healed, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sprained ligaments in the thumb ended Fraley's season just a couple weeks into his callup, and he was forced to undergo multiple weeks of physical therapy. Fortunately, it sounds like Fraley will be able to have a normal offseason from here and will not be limited entering spring training. Dipoto said that Fraley will likely compete for a backup role behind Mitch Haniger, Mallex Smith and Kyle Lewis, though Haniger and Smith are widely known to be on the trade block. It's hard to imagine the Mariners won't find a way to clear room for Fraley, who thrived at the upper levels of the minor leagues last season.