SAL FRELICK NEWS

Crosses plate three times Friday Frelick went 2-for-4 with three runs scored in Friday's 8-3 win over the Nationals.

Impact Getting another start in right field and batting seventh, Frelick singled in the second and eighth innings and got hit by a pitch in the sixth, coming around to score all three times. Over his last 16 contests, the 24-year-old is slashing .309/.377/.418 with two steals, two RBI and nine runs. Brice Turang has a .220 OBP since the beginning of July, and if manager Pat Murphy elects to shake up his batting order against right-handed pitching, Frelick's making a strong case to get a look in the leadoff spot.

AUGUST 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Frelick is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against Miami.

Impact Frelick will begin the series finale in the dugout after going 1-for-7 with two strikeouts over the first two games of the series. Jake Bauers, Garrett Mitchell and Jackson Chourio will start in the outfield Sunday.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Wednesday Frelick is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact With the exception of right fielder Garrett Mitchell, the Brewers will send out an all-right-handed-hitting lineup against Cubs southpaw Justin Steele, with Frelick and fellow lefty-hitting regular Brice Turang heading to the bench. Blake Perkins will take Frelick's spot in the outfield, covering center field while batting ninth.

JULY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets on base four times in win Frelick went 3-for-4 with a triple, a double, a walk, one RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's 9-0 win over the Pirates.

Impact Frelick had gone 5-for-26 (.192) over his last nine games since his previous multi-hit effort. He came up a home run shy of the cycle Wednesday, but that was likely to be a long shot since he has just two long balls on the year. The outfielder is slashing .269/.345/.345 with 19 RBI, 41 runs scored, 12 stolen bases, 11 doubles and two triples across 83 contests. Frelick isn't strictly confined to a platoon role -- he's started twice during a run of four consecutive opposing southpaws -- but most of his off days will come versus lefties.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather against LHP Frelick isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Tuesday's game versus Pittsburgh.

Impact The lefty-hitting Frelick will retreat to the bench Tuesday as Josh Fleming prepares to toe the slab for the Pirates. Blake Perkins will fill the resulting vacancy in center field while batting fifth.

JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus southpaw Frelick is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Frelick is 1-for-13 with two walks and two runs over his past four games and will sit Sunday with lefty Justin Wrobleski taking the mound for Los Angeles. Jackson Chourio, Blake Perkins and Garrett Mitchell will start from left to right in the outfield for the series finale.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Frelick saves game with incredible home run robbery ANAHEIM -- It didn’t strike Brewers center fielder Sal Frelick at the time, but what a way to punctuate the night the baseball world bid far...

JUNE 19, 2024 • MLB.COM

Sal Frelick saves day with home run robbery for final out in Brewers' win vs. Angels The Brewers nearly blew a six-run lead in the ninth until Sal Frelick's leaping grab at the center-field wall prevented a game-tying homer.

JUNE 19, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Two hits in win Frelick went 2-for-4 with a run scored in a 6-4 win against the Cubs on Thursday.

Impact Frelick singled and came around to score on a Joey Ortiz double in the second inning and added another base hit in the fourth. Frelick has had a part-time role recently, playing against right-handed pitchers and sitting against most lefties. Since May 20, he has started five of a possible 10 games while hitting seventh in the Brewers lineup.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against southpaw Frelick is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact The lefty-hitting Frelick will take a seat for the second time in three days while the Cubs bring another tough southpaw in National League Cy Young Award candidate Shota Imanaga to the hill. Jackson Chourio will get the call in right field while Frelick heads to the bench.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty in third straight Frelick is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Along with fellow left-handed-hitting regulars Jake Bauers and Brice Turang, Frelick will hit the bench for the third game in a row while the Marlins bring another southpaw (Jesus Luzardo) to the hill. Blake Perkins will step in for Frelick in center field.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Homers again Wednesday Frelick went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and three total runs scored in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Pirates.

Impact After going 39 games without a long ball to start the season, Frelick has now homered in back-to-back games. The 24-year-old outfielder also logged his first multi-hit game since May 4, boosting his slash line to .257/.331/.354with 20 runs scored, 10 RBI and five steals across 160 plate appearances this year.

MAY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting bench Sunday Frelick is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Frelick will get his first day off of May after he had started in each of the Brewers' last 10 games while slashing .176/.243/.235. Despite his recent struggles, Frelick still appears to be ahead of Jackson Chourio on the depth chart in the Milwaukee outfield. Chourio will fill in for Frelick in right field Sunday, but Chourio had been on the bench for each of the previous four games.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Option to bat leadoff Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Monday that Frelick and Garrett Mitchell (hand) are the team's most likely leadoff hitters against right-handed pitching, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee...

Impact Former leadoff man Christian Yelich is in line to bat third for Milwaukee. Frelick spent most of his time last season with the Brewers hitting cleanup, although he was at the top of the order eight times. He could be the club's leadoff hitter by default if Mitchell needs some down time with his hand injury.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

With an assist from Dustin Pedroia, Brewers' Sal Frelick has been learning to play the infield As a rookie, Frelick rated as an above-average defender in the outfield. But this spring, he’s also preparing to play second base and third.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Covering center field in Game 1 Frelick is playing center field and batting fifth Tuesday in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Tyrone Taylor will cover right field after Garrett Mitchell was left off the roster completely. Frelick got off to a roaring start when the Brewers initially called him up from Triple-A Nashville in late July, but he stumbled to a .238/.304/.293 slash line with zero home runs over his final 161 plate appearances.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench versus lefty Frelick isn't starting Saturday against the Cubs.

Impact With left-hander Jordan Wicks set to start on the mound for Chicago, the lefty-hitting Frelick will retreat to the dugout. Tyrone Taylor will get the nod in right field and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Thursday Frelick is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Frelick is enjoying a productive rookie season overall, but his OPS has fallen from .769 to .702 since the beginning of September and he could get dinged on playing time as the Brewers work Garrett Mitchell (shoulder) back into the mix. Mitchell will start in center field Thursday with Mark Canha patrolling right field. Tyrone Taylor is also on the bench.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Frelick is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Frelick will often start against left-handed pitchers, but he'll sit Sunday with veteran Patrick Corbin on the mound for Washington. The rookie outfielder is in the midst of a six-game hit streak and has gone 9-for-25 with a double, a stolen base, two RBI and two runs in that stretch. Blake Perkins (oblique) will start in center field in his return from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frelick's unreal wall-crashing gem keeps Yanks hitless in 10th With a sensational catch in a clutch spot, Sal Frelick not only kept the Brewers' no-hit bid alive in the 10th inning, but kept the game ali...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Sitting versus lefty Frelick isn't in the Brewers' lineup Sunday against the Phillies.

Impact Left-hander Ranger Suarez will start on the bump for Philadelphia, meaning the lefty-hitting Frelick will stay put in the Brewers' dugout. Joey Wiemer will start in center field and bat sixth while Frelick sits.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Tuesday Frelick is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Cubs.

Impact Frelick is being eased back into action after missing a chunk of time last week due to a right hamstring injury. He went 2-for-4 with a run scored in the Brewers' win at Chicago on Monday. Joey Wiemer will cover center field for Milwaukee on Tuesday.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Frelick is starting in center field and batting fourth Saturday against the Padres.

Impact After missing four games as a result of a sore right hamstring, Frelick will return as Milwaukee's starting center fielder Saturday. The 23-year-old rookie has enjoyed playing in front of his home crowd since debuting in July, boasting a 1.208 OPS across 45 plate appearances in American Family Field.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Frelick (hamstring) isn't in the Brewers' lineup Friday against the Padres, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Frelick said his right hamstring feels fine, but the team will err on the side of caution and wait for him to complete a full pregame warmup before playing him. The rookie outfielder is 3-for-14 across his last five games and will most likely return to the Brewers' lineup Saturday.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MRI returns clean Frelick (hamstring) is still considered day-to-day after an MRI came back clean Wednesday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Frelick sat out Wednesday's win over Minnesota and hasn't seen the field since Saturday due to soreness in his right hamstring, but the MRI results are encouraging for his outlook going forward. The Brewers have a scheduled day off Thursday, so the 23-year-old outfielder will have another day to rest up ahead of Friday's series opener versus the Padres.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE