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Returns to action Friday Frazier (back) will start at second base and bat fifth in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.

Impact Frazier hasn't played in more than a week while dealing with a back issue, but he's feeling up to giving it a go Friday. The veteran is slated to serve in a utility role with the Pirates this season.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Battling back issues Manager Derek Shelton said Wednesday that Frazier hasn't played in a spring game since Feb. 26 due to a back injury, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact The 33-year-old signed a one-year, $1.525 million contract with the Pirates in January but appeared in just three Grapefruit League games before the back injury surfaced. Frazier could return to game action before the end of the week, which would put him on track for the start of the regular season.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No restrictions in camp Frazier (thumb) took live batting practice against Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller during Wednesday's full-squad workout, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Frazier will begin his second stint in Pittsburgh in 2025 after he signed a one-year, $1.525 million contract with the Pirates in January. He's projected to serve as a utility man for the Pirates, with his playing time likely to be contingent on the health of Pittsburgh's everyday players. During his time with the Royals last season, Frazier produced a career-low .576 OPS and struck out at a career-high 20.1 percent clip over 294 plate appearances.

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Adam Frazier feels like he's back 'home' with return to Pirates BRADENTON, Fla. — As Adam Frazier prepared for some baserunning drills on a field at Pirate City, a fan called out his surname and prompted...

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

INF/OF Adam Frazier rejoins Pirates on 1-year deal Veteran infielder/outfielder Adam Frazier is rejoining the Pittsburgh Pirates on a one-year contract.Terms of the deal announced Wednesday w...

JANUARY 29, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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JANUARY 29, 2025 • SI.COM

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JANUARY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Back to Pittsburgh on one-year deal The Pirates signed Frazier to a one-year, $1.525 million contract Tuesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Frazier's first five-and-a-half seasons in the majors were with the Pirates before he made stops with the Padres, Mariners, Orioles and Royals. The 33-year-old slashed only .202/.282/.294 this past season in Kansas City and has managed just a .632 OPS over the last three seasons. It seems likely that Frazier will serve in a utility role in Pittsburgh this season.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Frazier becomes free agent after $8.5 million mutual option with Royals is declined

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Headed for free agency The Royals declined Frazier's mutual option for 2025 on Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Frazier saw only 294 plate appearances in 2024 -- his only campaign with the Royals -- his fewest in a full season since 2016. He also performed poorly by maintaining just a .576 OPS with four home runs and three stolen bases. Frazier may be able to find a major-league deal due to his defensive versatility, though his days as a near everyday starter are likely to be over.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoing thumb surgery Frazier will undergo surgery on his right thumb this week, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Frazier strained the thumb back in June and required a brief injured list stint at the time. The exact nature of the procedure he will have isn't clear, but Frazier should be fully healthy well ahead of spring training. The utility player has an $8.5 million mutual option for 2025.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Frazier is absent from Sunday's lineup against Atlanta.

Impact Barring a pinch-hit appearance Sunday, Frazier will end the regular season slashing .202/.282/.294 with four home runs and 22 RBI over 294 plate appearances. Hunter Renfroe will start in right field and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again versus southpaw Frazier is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Atlanta.

Impact Southpaw Max Fried marks the fifth lefty in a row that the Royals have faced and Frazier hasn't started any of those games. He did come off the bench with a go-ahead, two-run single in Thursday's win over the Nationals. Hunter Renfroe will occupy right field Friday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Frazier's two-run single lifts playoff-chasing Royals over Nationals Pinch hitter Adam Frazier delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the top of the ninth as the visiting Kansas City Royals inched closer to...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Delivers go-ahead knock Frazier hit a two-run single, stole a base and scored a run in his lone plate appearance in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Nationals.

Impact Frazier delivered a go-ahead knock in the ninth inning and came around to score himself on Salvador Perez's single. A run of opposing southpaw starters has reduced Frazier's playing time this week, but he's emerged as a utility option in a strong-side platoon role, playing mainly in right field and at third base. The veteran has had a forgettable season overall with a .205/.286/.298 slash line, four home runs, 22 RBI, 35 runs scored and three stolen bases across 290 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Frazier's 2-run single lifts Royals over Nationals Pinch hitter Adam Frazier delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the top of the ninth as the visiting Kansas City Royals inched closer to...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Sitting against southpaw Frazier is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Frazier will remain on the bench while the Royals face a fourth consecutive left-handed starting pitcher (Patrick Corbin). Hunter Renfroe will get the nod in right field in Frazier's place and will bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Frazier is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact The lefty-hitting Frazier will take a seat for the third game in a row while the Royals face a third consecutive left-handed starting pitcher (DJ Herz). Frazier still looks to have a hold on a strong-side platoon role in right field, but Tommy Pham will occupy the position Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against southpaw Frazier is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact With a lefty (Blake Snell) on the bump for the Giants, the lefty-hitting Frazier will take a seat. Frazier will give way in right field to Hunter Renfroe, with the two having seemingly settled into a platoon at the position of late.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Wednesday Frazier is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Tigers.

Impact After a string a five straight starts, Frazier has now been out of the lineup for two games in a row. This one comes against lefty Tarik Skubal, so it's no surprise the left-handed hitting Frazier will be on the bench to begin the contest.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gaining foothold in lineup Frazier will start at third base and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Frazier will remain in the lineup for a fifth consecutive game, with the versatile 32-year-old having picked up two starts at third base and right field and one at designated hitter during that stretch. He's mustered just two hits in 12 at-bats with one walk over the previous four contests, so Frazier's run as an everyday player could soon come to an end if he fails to get going at the dish.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops solo shot Frazier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 8-3 win over the Pirates.

Impact Frazier has seen minimal playing time in September -- this was his first start of the month, and it came at third base. He hit a decent .267 over 21 games in August, but Frazier has seen the least usage of the Royals' options at second base and third base. Maikel Garcia, Paul DeJong and Michael Massey are all ahead of him at this stage of the season. Frazier has a .205/.281/.295 slash line with four homers, 20 RBI, 32 runs scored and two stolen bases over 272 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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