Jake Fraley RF CIN Mon 7/29/24 11:02 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley reached on a fielder's choice in the second inning, then stole a base and came around to score on a Will Benson home run. Fraley has two steals in his last five games, the same amount he had in his previous 24 games. The 29-year-old will sit often against lefties, and with just two homers and 16 RBI through 76 games, he has to do more in the run-producing categories to be worth a roster spot.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Sun 7/28/24 10:02 AM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts in the first two games of the series but will hit the bench Sunday with lefty Tyler Alexander poised to work as Tampa Bay's primary pitcher. Austin Slater will start in right field and bat eighth in the series finale.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Wed 7/24/24 4:05 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
With a tough lefty (Chris Sale) on the bump for Atlanta, the lefty-hitting Fraley will retreat to the bench for the nightcap. Austin Slater will pick up a start in the corner outfield in place of Fraley, who went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run -- his second of the season -- and a stolen base in Cincinnati's 9-4 win in the first game of the day.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Tue 7/23/24 4:13 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
As per usual, Fraley will be on the bench against a left-handed pitcher (Chris Sale). Austin Slater, Stuart Fairchild and Rece Hinds fill the outfield from left to right Tuesday.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Sat 7/20/24 4:17 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley isn't in the Reds' lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley will start Saturday's game on the bench with left-hander MacKenzie Gore set to start on the bump for Washington. Spencer Steer, Austin Slater and Rece Hinds will start across the outfield while Fraley rests.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Fri 7/19/24 3:56 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
With left-hander Patrick Corbin on the bump for Washington, the lefty-hitting Fraley will take a seat. In his place, Austin Slater will bat sixth and play left field.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Sun 7/14/24 12:26 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley and fellow left-handed-hitting outfielder Will Benson will retreat to the bench for the final game before the All-Star break while the Marlins send a southpaw (Trevor Rogers) to the hill. Spencer Steer and Austin Slater will replace Fraley and Benson in left field and center field, respectively.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Thu 7/11/24 10:34 AM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Though he was activated from the family medical emergency list Wednesday, the lefty-hitting Fraley has yet to rejoin the lineup since the Reds have faced lefty starters Kyle Freeland and Austin Gomber on consecutive days. After Thursday's contest, the Reds will begin a three-game series versus the Marlins to wrap up their first-half schedule. The Marlins haven't listed a starter for Friday, but with right-hander Yonny Chirinos tentatively lining up to take the hill, Fraley will most likely be in the Reds lineup for the series opener.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Thu 7/11/24 7:31 AM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley was announced as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning but was then replaced after a pitching change in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley was sent up to hit for Austin Slater, but he was pulled back in favor of Austin Wynns after Colorado brought in left-hander Jalen Beeks. Fraley, who had been away from the team on a personal leave, was reinstated to the active roster Wednesday. The Rockies are scheduled to throw lefty Austin Gomber on Thursday, so it's unlikely Fraley will start.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Wed 7/10/24 4:23 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
The Reds reinstated Fraley (personal) from the family medical emergency list Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Though the lefty-hitting Fraley is back with the club in Cincinnati, he'll be out of the lineup Wednesday while the Rockies send southpaw Kyle Freeland to the hill. Fraley hadn't played since July 4 and missed three games shortly before his leave of absence due to a calf issue, so the Reds could be inclined to ease him back into action a bit. He should eventually settle back into an everyday role against right-handed pitching, making starts as a corner outfielder or as a designated hitter.