Jake Fraley RF CIN Wed 4/10/24 4:38 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Fraley will head to the bench for the second time in the series with Milwaukee bringing another southpaw (Wade Miley) to the bump. The Reds will deploy a starting outfield of Spencer Steer, Stuart Fairchild and Will Benson from left to right Wednesday.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Mon 4/8/24 2:58 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Milwaukee is opening the series with left-hander Aaron Ashby, so Fraley will hit the bench for the second straight contest. Stuart Fairchild will man center field, pushing Will Benson to right.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Sun 4/7/24 12:35 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley will head to the bench for the fourth time this season, with all four instances coming against a left-handed starter. Stuart Fairchild will start in right field versus Mets southpaw Sean Manaea.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Mon 4/1/24 1:40 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley has now taken a seat in two of the Reds' first four games of the season, with both of the lefty-hitting outfielder's absences coming against left-handed starting pitchers. Will Benson will spell Fraley in right field Monday.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Sat 3/30/24 11:59 AM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley isn't in the Reds' lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
The left-handed bat of Fraley will begin Saturday's contest in the dugout with lefty starter Patrick Corbin on the bump for Washington. Fraley's absence will allow Jonathan India to serve as the designated hitter while Santiago Espinal makes his Reds debut at second base.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Thu 3/28/24 10:08 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley started in right field and went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored in Thursday's 8-2 win over Washington on Opening Day.
EDGE Analysis
As usual, Fraley got the start with a right-hander throwing for the Nationals. The left-handed hitting outfielder had just 41 plate appearances against lefties in 2023. Fraley can be useful in a less-than full-time role, as evidenced by the 21 stolen bases he had last year in 111 games.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Wed 3/20/24 1:45 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley (groin) is starting in right field and batting cleanup in Wednesday's split-squad game against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley exited Monday's Cactus League contest after fouling a ball off himself, but he's back in the lineup Wednesday after sitting out one day. The 28-year-old posted career highs with 15 home runs and 21 steals in just 380 plate appearances last season, and he should fill a platoon role for the Reds in 2024, though TJ Friedl's fractured wrist should create more opportunities early on.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Tue 3/19/24 1:00 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Reds manager David Bell said Tuesday that Fraley (groin) is expected to be fine, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley had to be pulled from Monday's Cactus League game against the Giants after a foul tip struck him in the groin area. While it was no doubt a painful incident for the outfielder, it's not a long-term concern.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Mon 3/18/24 10:14 PM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley left Monday's Cactus League game against the Giants after fouling a ball off his lower body, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley was able to walk off the field under his own power, and he was spotted back in the dugout shortly after exiting, per Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer. Manager David Bell noted after the game that Fraley got hit "below the belt" and that he's feeling better, per Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer.
Jake Fraley RF CIN Fri 3/15/24 11:27 AM
Jake Fraley
RF CIN
Fraley started in right field and went 1-for-2 with a stolen base in Thursday's spring game against Texas.
EDGE Analysis
Fraley, who stole a career-high 21 bases in 2023, swiped his second bag in 10 Cactus League appearances. The lefty-hitting outfielder, who is hitless in eight at-bats against left-handers this spring, was on a strict platoon last season, making just four starts against southpaws. He had a .504 OPS over 41 plate appearances against them last season, slightly better than his career mark of .482 (173 PAs). Fantasy managers can expect a similar role in 2024, with Spencer Steer or Stuart Fairchild entering the outfield whenever the Reds face a lefty.