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Hitless thus far in spring Fraley drew two walks in Monday's Cactus League loss to Cleveland, but he remains hitless over 14 plate appearances across six spring games and has also been caught stealing on bot...

Impact As those numbers imply, it's been far from smooth sailing over a modest sample for Fraley, who's trying to ensure he holds onto the starting job in left field with elite prospects Jarred Kelenic (knee) and Taylor Trammell looming. Fraley has limped to sub-.200 averages in each of his first two big-league stints, which have only amounted to 70 plate appearances due to injuries.

MARCH 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kelenic coming, but Fraley ready to compete PEORIA, Ariz. -- Not even two years ago, the offensive star in the Mariners’ Minor League system wasn’t Kyle Lewis, Evan White or Jarred Kel...

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • MLB.COM

Trims down during offseason Fraley reported to spring training having lost a notable amount of weight, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

Impact Fraley's first two big-league stints have ended with sub-.200 averages and sub-.300 slugging percentages, underscoring how rocky the transition has been for him after a productive minor-league career. However, injuries have played a significant role in limiting Fraley to just 70 career plate appearances and 19 games thus far with the Mariners, and perhaps the trimmer physique will help with durability. The 25-year-old enters spring training as the primary backup in both center field and right field, with Kyle Lewis firmly entrenched in the former and Mitch Haniger looking like a strong candidate to keep the top job at the latter if early reports on his health and swing are any indication.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The 3 options that the Mariners have with Jake Fraley Jake Fraley has had a hard time trying to break into the Mariners lineup to this point in his young career, but it looks like that will chan...

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • SODOMOJO.COM

Placed on injured list Fraley landed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right quadriceps Wednesday.

Impact Fraley was recalled on Tuesday but will wind up spending just a single day on the roster in his latest stint with the team, going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts. He'll finish the year with a .154/.241/.269 line in just seven big-league games. Braden Bishop was recalled in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down by Mariners Fraley was optioned to the Mariners' alternate training site Saturday.

Impact Fraley saw limited playing time while on the active roster and wasn't very productive with his opportunities. He'll attempt to turn things around at alternate camp, where he should get more consistent chances to work. Phillip Ervin was added to the active roster in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

After stellar starters' duel, Mariners top Angels 2-1 in 10

The Seattle Mariners rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

AUGUST 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Struggling since promotion Fraley, who went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in a loss to the Angels on Saturday, is hitting just .133 (2-for-15) since being promoted from the Mariners' alternate traini...

Impact Coming into spring training, there were hopes the rookie would have a robust role in what shaped up as a transitional season for the Mariners that would be heavily focused on player development. However, Fraley ultimately failed to make the Opening Day roster coming out of summer camp, and he's yet to hit his stride since being called up. There's certainly still optimism regarding his long-term prospects as a hitter after Fraley excelled offensively at each of his last three minor-league stops during the 2018 and 2019 seasons, but he's slashed just .145/.203/.200 in the 59 plate appearances covering his first pair of major-league stints.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

White homers, drives in 6 as Mariners thump Rangers 10-1

Rookie Evan White doubled and homered in his first two at-bats and finished with a career-high six RBIs, Kyle Lewis added three more hits to his AL-leading total and the Seattle Ma...

AUGUST 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Misses out on Opening Day roster The Mariners optioned Fraley to their alternate training site Wednesday.

Impact 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.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JULY 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Even in shortened season, focus for Mariners is on future

The Seattle Mariners will be beginning a season without Ichiro Suzuki or Felix Hernandez on the opening day roster for the first time in 20 years

JULY 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Rising stars are out: Mariners camp sparkles Six days into Summer Camp for the Mariners, one thing jumps out. The kids are gonna play. Not just this season, when rookies Kyle Lewis, Jak...

JULY 9, 2020 • MLB.COM

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JULY 8, 2020 • Associated Press

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

Impact 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.

JULY 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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 across 10 Cactus League contests before spring training was suspended.

JULY 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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