Astros and Reds meet with series tied 1-1
Both the Houston Astros and the Cincinnati Reds are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JAKE FRALEY
3 HR •
9 RBI •
.205 AVG
3 HR
9 RBI
.205 AVG
Deadspin | Reds place OF Jake Fraley on IL, activate OF/IB Connor Joe Deadspin | Reds place OF Jake Fraley on IL, activate OF/IB Connor Joe
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Fraley (calf) on IL as Reds battle injury bug HOUSTON -- Outfielder Jake Fraley became the latest Red to feel the injury bug, as he was officially placed on the 10-day injured list Satur...
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Reds place outfielder Fraley on injured list with left calf tenderness
The Cincinnati Reds have placed outfielder Jake Fraley on the 10-day injured list with left calf tenderness2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Placed on injured list The Reds placed Fraley on the 10-day injured list Saturday with left calf tenderness, retroactive to Wednesday.
Impact Fraley has sat out each of the Reds' last three games due to his calf, and he'll now miss at least another week as he moves to the IL. It doesn't seem like he'll need to miss more than the minimum amount of time, though the team hasn't confirmed any sort of timeline. Connor Joe was added to the active roster in a corresponding move to replenish Cincinnati's outfield depth.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Stint on IL possible Reds manager Terry Francona on Friday discussed the idea of placing Fraley (calf) on the 10-day injured list, Jeremy Rakes of MLB.com reports. "We talked to Jake and we were like,...
Impact Fraley was expected to return from a two-game absence Friday but was a late scratch. In a move that signals adding Fraley to the IL, the Reds acquired Connor Joe from the Padres on Friday. Joe can play both first base and the outfield, areas where the Reds are experiencing injuries.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Hunter Brown strikes out 9 as the Astros beat the slumping Reds 3-0
Hunter Brown pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning, and the Houston Astros beat the slumping Cincinnati Reds 3-03 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play Friday after all Fraley has been scratched from Friday's lineup against Houston due to calf soreness, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Fraley was initially slated to return from a two-game absence due to a left calf injury that he suffered Tuesday, but it appears the issue is still bothering the 29-year-old outfielder. Rece Hinds will take Fraley's place in right field and bat eighth.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Returning to action Friday Fraley (calf) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros.
Impact Fraley sat out the past couple days after tweaking his calf Tuesday in Atlanta, but he's ready to rejoin the starting nine for Friday's series opener at Houston. The veteran outfielder has gone 2-for-22 in his past 10 contests and has yet to get on track offensively in 2025 with a .678 OPS in 91 plate appearances.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Thursday Fraley (calf) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Atlanta.
Impact Fraley tweaked his left calf Tuesday after entering the game off the bench and will now miss a second straight start. He was set to undergo an MRI, but the results have not been made available, so consider Fraley day-to-day for the time being. Rece Hinds is drawing another start in right field Thursday.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Nursing calf issue Fraley is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Atlanta due to left calf tenderness, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.
Impact Fraley didn't start Tuesday's game against a lefty, which is common, but he appeared as a pinch hitter and remained in the game to play right field, and evidently he must have hurt his calf at some point during the contest. His absence from Wednesday's lineup will mark the first time this season he hasn't been in there versus a righty. Rece Hinds is in right field and batting ninth for the Reds on Wednesday.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Reds place third baseman Noelvi Marte on injured list with left oblique strain
The Cincinnati Reds have placed third baseman Noelvi Marte on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench against lefty Fraley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
Impact With southpaw MacKenzie Gore on the hill for the Nationals, Fraley and fellow left-handed-hitting outfielder TJ Friedl will head to the bench in the series finale. Santiago Espinal will spell Fraley in right field.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches three times in defeat Fraley went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and two walks against Washington in a loss Saturday.
Impact Fraley didn't start in any of the Reds' previous three games since the opponent started a left-handed pitcher in each of those contests, but he made an impact in his return to the lineup Saturday. The veteran outfielder walked and scored in his first plate appearance and belted a solo homer in the sixth inning, though his efforts weren't enough to lead his team to a win. Fraley's platoon role is a hindrance to his fantasy value, and he came into Saturday in a slump that saw him go1-for-16 over his previous seven games, though he did steal a pair of bases and notch a 4:3 BB:K during that span.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches three times in defeat Fraley went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and two walks against Washington in a loss Saturday.
Impact Fraley didn't start in any of the Reds' previous three games since the opponent started a left-handed pitcher in each of those contests, but he made an impact in his return to the lineup Saturday. The veteran outfielder walked and scored in his first plate appearance and belted a solo homer in the sixth inning, though his efforts weren't enough to lead his team to a win. Fraley's platoon role is a hindrance to his fantasy value, and he came into Saturday in a slump that saw him go 1-for-16 over his previous seven games, though he did steal a pair of bases and notch a 4:3 BB:K during that span.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Rosario powers the Nationals to an 11-6 win over the Reds
Amed Rosario homered and drove in four runs to propel the Washington Nationals to an 11-6 victory over the Cincinnati RedsMAY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench again vs. lefty Fraley is out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Nationals.
Impact It's the third straight game on the bench for Fraley since the Reds have faced a trio of left-handed starting pitchers. Blake Dunn will take over in right field against Washington lefty Mitchell Parker.
MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Taking seat against lefty Fraley is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact The left-handed-hitting Fraley will retreat to the bench for the series finale while the Cardinals send southpaw Matthew Liberatore to the hill. Blake Dunn will step in for Fraley in right field and will bat ninth.
MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE
On bench for nightcap Fraley is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Cardinals.
Impact With lefty Steven Matz on the bump for St. Louis, the left-handed-hitting Fraley will give way to Blake Dunn in right field for the nightcap. Fraley went 0-for-2 with a walk in the Reds' 6-0 loss in the first game of the day, bringing his batting average down to .200 for the season.
APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to Cincinnati lineup Fraley (quad) will start in right field and bat seventh in Tuesday's game versus the Cardinals.
Impact Fraley was a late scratch from Monday's lineup due to a right quad bruise, but he's ready to go for the second game of the series. The 29-year-old enters play Tuesday hitless over his last four contests.
APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with quad injury Fraley was a late scratch from Monday's lineup against the Cardinals due to a right quadriceps contusion, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.
Impact Fraley was originally slated to start in right field Monday, but he was removed from the lineup with an undisclosed injury, which is now understood to be a quadriceps issue. The outfielder can be considered day-to-day for the time being and Blake Dunn would stand to see an increase in workload if Fraley is forced to miss any action moving forward.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
Late scratch Monday Fraley has been scratched from Monday's lineup against the Cardinals, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.
Impact It's unclear why Fraley was removed, but he'll be replaced in the lineup by Blake Dunn, who will start in right field. Fraley has gone 0-for-12 with three walks, two stolen bases and one run scored over his last four games.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
Notches third steal Fraley went 0-for-2 with two walks and a steal in Sunday's 8-1 victory over the Rockies.
Impact The veteran outfielder swiped his third bag of the season when he pilfered second on a double steal with Noelvi Marte in the first inning. Fraley has been productive over his last 10 games, posting a .390 OBP over 41 plate appearances with two homers, seven runs scored and RBI apiece along with two steals. Overall, the 29-year-old is slashing .206/.308/.338 across 78 plate appearances while occupying the strong-side role in a platoon with Blake Dunn.
APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE
Homers in loss Fraley went 1-for-2 with three walks, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 9-5 loss to Baltimore.
Impact Fraley led off the second inning with a solo blast, his second in as many games played. He's provided little offensively to start the season, going 6-for-35 with one RBI and three runs over the first 14 games, but Fraley's come on lately. The lefty-hitting outfielder is 6-for-14 with four walks, four extra-base hits, five RBI and four runs scored in his last four outings.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Laureano hits 2 of the Orioles' 5 homers in their 9-5 victory over Cincinnati
Ramón Laureano came off the bench and hit two home runs, and the Baltimore Orioles went deep five times in their 9-5 victory over the Cincinnati RedsAPRIL 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
