Jake Fraley's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (ankle) left Friday's game early against the hosting division-rival Milwaukee Brewers with a left-ankle sprain, according to the team. Before hitting the showers early, Fraley ground out to shortstop in his only at-bat in the second inning before being replaced in right field by Stuart Fairchild in the fourth inning. Fraley will likely be sent for tests on his ankle, but for now, fantasy managers should consider the left-handed-hitting outfielder to be day-to-day. Even if it's not a serious injury, the 29-year-old is unlikely to play on Saturday in Milwaukee. If Fraley needs a trip to the 10-day injured list because of his ankle injury, Fairchild would be the one to benefit from extra playing time. Fraley came into Friday's contest hitting a solid .282 (70-for-248) on the year with 14 stolen bases, but injuries have limited him to only 83 games played in 2024.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley will take a seat on the bench Saturday night against the San Francisco Giants and left-handed starter Kyle Harrison. Fraley often sits against left-handed starters. Stuart Fairchild will play right field and hit eighth in place of Fraley. The veteran outfielder is hitting .278 with three home runs, 19 RBI, 14 stolen bases and 30 runs scored in 250 plate appearances on the season. Fraley may not get back into the lineup on Sunday, either, when the Reds face another lefty in Robbie Ray.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 13-4 loss to the Cubs. The 29-year-old is on the strong side of a platoon and while he's hit well when given the opportunity, it was just the third home run of the season for the left-handed hitter. Fraley's fantasy value comes from his wheels, stealing 14 bags so far in 2024 (also caught stealing five times). For the season, the Louisiana State product now has a .278-3-19-30-14 line with a .312 wOBA and 96 wRC+ in 250 plate appearances, which only makes him rosterable in very deep leagues.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley put together a big day in Wednesday's contest versus the Atlanta Braves. The outfielder went 3-for-5 in the contest with a two-run homer to help lead the Reds to victory. The left-hander has been a platoon bat for the Reds this season, but has been effective when given the opportunity to play. For the season, Fraley is hitting a solid .282 with two homers, 16 RBI and 13 stolen bases over 216 at-bats. With his limited playing time, he can safely remain on the waiver wire for now.

The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Jake Fraley from the family medical emergency list on Wednesday and optioned outfielder Blake Dunn to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Because of his personal leave and a calf injury, Fraley hasn't played for the Reds since July 4, and he wasn't included in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Colorado Rockies, either, with a left-hander on the mound. But now that the 29-year-old left-handed hitter is back, he should play regularly in right field or as the designated hitter against righties, especially with Nick Martini (thumb) and TJ Friedl (hamstring) on the injured list. Rookie Rece Hinds, who has gotten off to a roaring start in his first two big-league games, made the start in right field on Wednesday. The biggest loser will likely be the left-handed-hitting Will Benson now that Fraley is back in the fold.