Tj Friedl
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Jun 19 2025Friedl went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI single and two runs scored during Thursday's 12-5 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl's hot stretch at the plate continued Thursday, notching at least one hit for the eighth time in his last nine games. The outing marked his seventh appearance with at least three hits. Since the start of June, Friedl is 15-for-59 (.254) with four home runs, 13 runs scored, 10 RBI and a 10:10 BB:K.
Jun 18 2025Friedl went 1-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds let a 4-1 lead slip away in the sixth inning, but Friedl came to the rescue an inning later. His two-run double re-established Cincinnati's lead and was the game-winning knock. Friedl has driven in eight runs over the last 10 games.
Jun 14 2025Friedl went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 11-5 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl briefly tied the game at 1-1 with a third-inning home run. The long ball was his eighth of the season and fourth in the last seven games. Friedl may be in Comeback Player of the Year territory after an injury-marred 2024 when he posted a .690 OPS. He has career highs in average (.294), on-base percentage (.384) and OPS (.832) through 66 games.
Jun 8 2025Friedl went 1-for-5 with two walks, a home run, three RBI and two additional runs scored in wins over the Diamondbacks on Friday and Saturday. Friday's suspended game was completed Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl homered during the Friday portion of the suspended game and then reached base three times in Saturday's regularly scheduled affair, including getting hit by a pitch. The Reds' leadoff hitter is rolling of late, going 25-for-66 (.379) with nine walks, four doubles, a triple, two home runs, one steal, six RBI and 14 runs scored over the last 17 contests. He's second on the team behind Elly De La Cruz with 38 runs in 62 games.
Jun 3 2025Friedl went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl got the Reds going early, leading off the bottom of the first inning with a double and scoring on a single. He's been rolling the last two weeks with multiple hits in 10 of the last 13 games. Friedl is batting .426 with six walks, five extra-base hits, three RBI, one steal and 11 runs during that stretch.
May 30 2025Friedl went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and a stolen base in Friday's 6-2 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl led off the game with a solo blast and later swiped second base in the sixth inning. The 29-year-old is on fire, recording multiple hits in seven straight games and in nine of his last 10 overall. He's contributed across the board this season, slashing .306/.390/.431 with four home runs, 20 RBI, 24 runs scored and nine steals over 242 plate appearances.
May 21 2025Friedl went 2-for-4 with a triple in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl gave the Reds their best chance at scoring when he took advantage of a carom off the right-field wall and turned a sure double into a triple. Unfortunately for Cincinnati, he was stranded there, as Pittsburgh lefty Bailey Falter induced a groundout, strikeout and pop out to escape. Since returning from a two-game absence due to a wrist injury, Friedl is 6-for-18 with three extra-base hits, three walks, an RBI and three runs scored.
May 17 2025Friedl went 0-for-3 with a walk in Friday's 5-4 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl returned to the lineup after missing two games with a wrist injury. He was back in the center field and at his usual leadoff spot.
May 16 2025Friedl (wrist) will start in center field and bat leadoff in Friday's game versus the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl missed each of the previous two contests with a bone bruise in his right wrist, but he appeared as a pinch runner during that span and feels well enough to give it a go at the plate and in the field. The 29-year-old is slashing .270/.429/.432 with an 11:10 K:BB so far in May.
May 15 2025Friedl (wrist) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl is tending to a bone bruise in his right wrist, an injury he suffered in Tuesday's 5-1 loss. The Reds held him out of the lineup for Wednesday's 4-2 loss, though manager Terry Francona told Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News that Friedl was available off the bench to pinch run or play defense. Friedl will remain limited to a bench role for the second day in a row because the wrist issue is still making it difficult for him to hit comfortably, but Francona expressed hope that the 29-year-old would be back in action for Friday's series opener versus the Guardians. Will Benson will cover center field in Frield's place Thursday.
May 14 2025Friedl is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox and has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right wrist, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl suffered the injury when he fell hard on the wrist Tuesday against the White Sox following a collision with teammate Elly De La Cruz. He will test out how the wrist feels with a bat in his hands pregame, although it's not clear whether he will do any hitting. For now, Friedl is considered day-to-day. Will Benson is in center field and batting seventh for the Reds on Wednesday.
May 13 2025Friedl exited Tuesday's game against the White Sox early due to right wrist soreness, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl's wrist hit the ground hard after he collided with Elly De La Cruz in the outfield during the fourth inning, leading to Friedl's eventual removal in the fifth. X-rays on his wrist came back negative after the game, so he doesn't seem to be dealing with anything too serious. However, the Reds may elect to sit him down for a day or two, especially since the 29-year-old had also been hit in the left forearm by a pitch earlier in the game.
May 7 2025Friedl went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs and a walk in Wednesday's win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the third career multi-homer effort by Friedl, who also snapped a 26-game homerless drought in the process. The outfielder has reached base safely in five of his six outings in May, during which he's batting a healthy .261 with three stolen bases, five runs scored and four walks over 23 at-bats in the month. The lefty-hitting Friedl's struggles versus southpaws should continue to inhibit his overall fantasy appeal -- he has a .578 OPS against left-handed pitching -- but he does sport a .784 OPS against righties this season.
May 6 2025Friedl went 1-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base in Tuesday's loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl worked multiple walks for just the second time this season. He also swiped his third bag in his last five games, bringing him up to eight for the season. Friedl had only nine steals in 85 games last year after totaling 27 the year before. He's currently on pace to set a new career high in that category.
May 4 2025Friedl is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Friedl will receive a breather Sunday while the Nationals send lefty MacKenzie Gore to the bump for the series finale. Blake Dunn will fill in for Friedl in center field.
Apr 19 2025Friedl went 4-for-4 with a double, a walk, two RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 9-5 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl was a thorn in the Orioles' side all game and has now tallied multiple hits in three straight contests. The 29-year-old continues to hit atop the Reds' lineup and owns a solid .307/.361/.387 slash with one home run, nine RBI, 11 runs scored and three steals across 84 plate appearances this season.
Apr 18 2025Friedl is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Orioles on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first time since March 30 that Friedl will get a day off, with Blake Dunn getting the start in center field and batting ninth against Orioles southpaw Cade Povich in his place. Friedl has reached base safely in each of his last seven games, and over that span he has gone 8-for-27 with two walks, one stolen base, five runs scored and three RBI.
Apr 13 2025Friedl went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 4-0 win over Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl laced a double in the third inning and came in the score on a two-run single. He later reached on a force out and scored a second run. He's hit safely and scored runs in four consecutive games. Not surprisingly, Cincinnati's leadoff hitter tops the club with 11 runs.
Apr 5 2025Friedl went 4-for-5 with a two-run homer and an additional run scored in Saturday's 11-7 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl matched a career-high with four hits Saturday, headlined by a home run off Elvin Rodriguez in the fourth inning, his first this season. The 29-year-old Friedl is now 10-for-34 (.294) to start the year with three RBI, six runs scored and a stolen base.
Apr 1 2025Friedl went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and a stolen base in Monday's 14-3 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl returned to the lineup after getting Sunday off. He was back at leadoff, which was a good place to be Monday. The two batters behind him, Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz, went a combined 6-for-8 with three home runs, a double and 10 RBI. In addition to scoring twice, Friedl swiped his first bag of the season. He's looking to put an injury-marred 2024 behind him and should register double-digit thefts if given good health. He stole 27 bases in 138 games in 2023 before falling back to nine over 85 games in 2024.
Mar 30 2025Friedl is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-swinging Friedl will get his first day off of the season while the Giants send southpaw Robbie Ray to the hill for the series finale. Matt McLain will settle into the leadoff spot in place of Friedl, who went 2-for-9 with an RBI and a run through the first two contests of the series.
Mar 25 2025Friedl is projected to serve as the Reds' Opening Day center fielder and leadoff hitter Thursday against the Giants, Charlie Goldsmith of Cincinnati Magazine reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl looks poised to return to the role of primary table-setter in Cincinnati -- a spot he filled regularly under former manager David Bell. Injuries limited Friedl to just 85 games last season and likely sapped his effectiveness at the plate, as his OPS plummeted from .819 in 2023 to just .690 in 2024. The 29-year-old only managed two extra-base hits (both doubles) and didn't steal a base this spring, but he at least got on base at a .352 clip across 54 Cactus League plate appearances.
Feb 25 2025Friedl started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Monday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After offseason rumblings about Matt McLain moving to center field, Cincinnati manager Terry Francona stated McLain would play second base, which puts Friedl atop the depth chart in center field. Friedl was beset by injury during 2024, playing 85 games with a .690 OPS, but he should reclaim a role as the team's primary center fielder and leadoff batter this coming season.
Sep 26 2024Friedl batted leadoff and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl broke up a no-hitter with a bunt to lead off the seventh inning and scored Cincinnati's first run. He was moved back to leadoff -- his first time since June 23 -- as Jonathan India was held out after clearing concussion protocol. He's struggled of late, going 4-for-24 (.167) over the last eight games. It's assumed Friedl will drop back to the middle of the order once India's ready to return.
Sep 19 2024Friedl is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta has ace lefty Chris Sale on the bump, so the left-handed-hitting Friedl will be given a breather. Blake Dunn is handling center field in the matinee.
Sep 14 2024Friedl went 4-for-4 with a two-run homer and an additional run scored in Saturday's 11-1 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a three-hit game Friday against the Twins, Friedl followed it up with four hits in Saturday's win. It was Friedl's first four-hit game this season and the second overall in his career. Friedl has homered in back-to-back games and now has 13 for the season with five RBI and four runs scored in his last two games. The 29-year-old has dealt with multiple injuries this season, but he's been healthy and playing regularly since the end of July and has nine homers and 37 RBI in that span.
Sep 10 2024Friedl went 1-for-4 with two RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl opened the scoring with a two-run single in the fifth inning, then stole second and scored on a Ty France groundout. Over nine games in September, Friedl has gone 7-for-30 (.233) with eight RBI and two steals. The veteran outfielder is up to nine steals this year while adding 11 home runs, 48 RBI, 30 runs scored and a .215/.299/.378 slash line over 70 contests.
Sep 9 2024Friedl will start in center field and bat cleanup in Monday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After experiencing shortness of breath and exiting early in Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Mets, Friedl was held out of the lineup for the series finale Sunday. Friedl felt well enough to come off the bench to pinch hit in addition to playing two innings in center field in the Reds' 3-1 win, so it comes as little surprise that he'll be back in the starting nine a day later.
Sep 8 2024Friedl (chest) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old departed Saturday's contest and went to the hospital after experiencing shortness of breath. Friedl underwent medical testing that didn't reveal any serious issues, but he'll still take a seat on the bench for at least one game. Will Benson is starting in center field for the series finale in Queens.
Sep 7 2024Friedl left Saturday's game against the Mets after experiencing shortness of breath, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl was checked on by trainers before leaving in the seventh inning. The 29-year-old outfielder left the stadium for a local hospital to get precautionary tests, which didn't reveal any serious issues. Friedl went 1-for-3 before exiting the game, with Rece Hinds taking over in right field while Jake Fraley shifted to center.
Sep 6 2024Friedl went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer Friday's 6-4 loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cincinnati center fielder tied the game at 4-4 when he slugged a 394-foot, two-run homer off starter Sean Manaea in the seventh inning. Despite entering the contest with a .185 batting average against southpaws this season, Friedl managed to collect his second homer off a lefty. The 29-year-old is now slashing .217/.301/.387 with 11 homers, 27 runs scored, 48 RBI and eight steals over 270 plate appearances across 66 games.
Aug 30 2024Friedl went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 10-9 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A wild day at the park came to an end when Friedl delivered a two-run, walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning. It was the second time in the game that the Reds had erased a significant Athletics lead. Friedl has RBI in four of the last five games and has knocked in 18 runs over 26 August contests.
Aug 26 2024Friedl went 0-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl stole a base in the first inning, snapping a streak of 33 games without a theft. It was just the seventh steal of the season for the outfieler, who swiped 27 in 2023. The reduction in steals is partially due to missing many games to injury, but it mostly is the result of no longer batting leadoff. Since returning from one of his injuries in late July, Friedl has primarily batted fourth and attempted just two steals in the 29 games since.
Aug 25 2024Friedl went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 10-2 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl's first-inning single plated the first of four runs the Reds scored in the inning to take an early lead. It's been a stop-and-start season for Friedl, who appears to have put three separate IL stints behind him. He's currently in the longest stretch of good health and batting .239/.314/.457 with six home runs, 19 RBI, nine walks and 11 runs scored over the last 28 games.
Aug 23 2024Friedl is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl will dodge a matchup with left-hander Bailey Falter on Friday, yielding to Stuart Fairchild in center field. Friedl is 0-for-10 at the plate in his last three games.
Aug 19 2024Friedl went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and a run scored during Monday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl logged his first three-hit game in 30 outings and lifted his fifth homer in 12 games. The long ball came in the fourth inning off Toronto starter Kevin Gausman. The center fielder is 13-for-44 (.295) with 10 RBI and eight runs during that 12-game stretch.
Aug 14 2024Friedl went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Wednesday's 9-2 victory versus St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both Friedl and teammate Jonathan India went deep twice in the contest as Cincinnati completed a three-game sweep. It was the first multi-homer performance of the campaign for Friedl as he continued a recent power surge that has seen him slug four homers over his past eight games. Prior to that span, Friedl had gone deep five times across his first 37 contests of the campaign.
Aug 8 2024Friedl went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run and two additional RBI in Thursday's 10-4, extra-inning win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl knocked a solo homer in the first inning and added a run-scoring single in the third. He finished his day with a hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded in the 10th to plate another run. Friedl's long ball was his second in as many days, and he's notched at least one RBI in four straight contests. During the latter stretch, he's batting .333 (5-for-15) with two home runs and 10 RBI.
Jul 31 2024Friedl went 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl, batting sixth in the order, put the Reds on top early with a two-out, two-run single in the first inning. He's knocked in five runs over the last two games. This marked the third time in four starts since returning from his latest injury that Friedl batted in the middle of the order. He's typically hit out of the leadoff spot for the Reds, but manager David Bell is going with Jonathan India there for now.
Jul 29 2024Friedl went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Monday's 7-1 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl blew the game open with a three-run shot in the fifth inning that chased started Jameson Taillon. Friedl has been in and out of the lineup due to injuries, and he just picked up his fifth home run in his 30th game. The 28-year-old just needs to stay healthy, but he can be a solid contributor, hitting at the top of the Reds lineup down the stretch.
Jul 28 2024Friedl is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frield went 1-for-7 with a walk, a run and two strikeouts in his first two games back from the injured list and will take a seat Sunday with lefty Tyler Alexander set to serve as Tampa Bay's primary pitcher. Stuart Fairchild is starting in center field and batting sixth in the series finale.
Jul 27 2024Friedl went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl made his latest return from the injured list Friday and, unexpectedly, slotted in at cleanup. After walking in his first plate appearance, he came home on a two-run double by Jeimer Candelario. Friedl normally leads off for the Reds and is expected to resume that role at some point. It's been a stop-and-start season for Friedl, whose three separate stints on the IL have likely contributed to a career-low .210 batting average.
Jul 26 2024The Reds activated Friedl (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freidl missed a little over a month with a strained right hamstring but is ready to go after playing a few rehab games. The 28-year-old has been limited to only 26 contests this season due to injury but will regain his role as the Reds' regular center fielder, at least versus right-handed pitching.
Jul 23 2024Friedl (hamstring) started in center field and went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in a rehab game with Triple-A Louisville on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl kicked off a rehab assignment, playing seven innings in the field for Louisville before the team's off day Monday. The Reds are hopeful Friedl will be ready to return from the 10-day injured list, so he'll presumably stick around with Louisville for two or three more games to build up at-bats and get his timing down.
Jul 21 2024Friedl (hamstring) reported to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday to begin a rehab assignment. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager David Bell said one week ago that Friedl was tracking toward a return from the 10-day injured list around July 26. That timeline still looks to be realistic, as Friedl will likely stick around with Louisville for at least a handful of games during the upcoming week to pick up at-bats and log some innings in the outfield as he makes his way back from a right hamstring strain. Assuming Friedl experiences no setbacks with the hamstring while he's at Louisville, he could be activated ahead of Friday's series opener in Tampa Bay.
Jul 14 2024Friedl (hamstring) will head to the Reds' training facility in Arizona this week to increase his baseball activities, and manager David Bell said Sunday that the outfielder is trending toward a July 26 return from the 10-day injured list, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl was placed on the IL for the third time this season June 24 after he strained his right hamstring June 17 and played through the injury for about a week. The 28-year-old seems to be progressing as expected from his latest setback on the health front, but he still has a few more hurdles to clear in the recovery process before being activated. Once he's ready to rejoin the Reds, Friedl should step back in as the club's everyday center fielder.
Jul 10 2024Reds manager David Bell said Wednesday that Friedl (hamstring) is trending toward a return from the 10-day injured list in 7-to-10 days after the All-Star break, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl was cleared earlier this week to begin a running progression as he works his way back from a strained right hamstring. It's not clear yet whether he will require a rehab assignment before returning from the IL, but he'll most likely require some games in the minors because he's already missed more than two weeks of action. Friedl should regain his role as the Reds' regular center fielder upon his activation.
Jul 8 2024Friedl (hamstring) was cleared to begin a running progression during a follow-up visit with the doctor Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl had already resumed playing catch and swinging off a tee, but ramping up his running will be the big test as he works his way back from a strained left hamstring. He has been sidelined for the last two weeks but could return from the 10-day injured list shortly after the All-Star break if all goes well.
Jul 5 2024Friedl (hamstring) is scheduled for a follow-up MRI exam soon, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If the results of the exam show progress, Friedl will likely be cleared to begin running and participating in more advanced baseball activities. The outfielder said he's playing catch and swinging off a tee. Friedl was eligible to be activated off the 10-day injured list July 4.
Jun 24 2024Reds manager David Bell said Monday that he expects Friedl (hamstring) to return from the 10-day injured list in 2-to-3 weeks, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cincinnati placed Friedl on the IL on Monday after he aggravated a left hamstring strain in Sunday's 7-4 loss to Boston. The Reds called up Levi Jordan from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move to burnish their depth in the outfield, but Stuart Fairchild could be given the first opportunity to replace Friedl as the club's everyday center fielder.
Jun 23 2024Friedl went 2-for-5 in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl's fifth-inning single snapped an 0-for-16 run. Later in the same inning, Friedl was thrown out at home trying to score on an infield grounder -- one of three baserunning miscues in the game. After missing most of the first two months of the season due to injuries, Friedl is healthy and has started 19 of the 21 games since returning from a second stint on the injured list in late May.
Jun 22 2024Friedl went 0-for-2 with an RBI and was hit by a pitch in Friday's 5-2 win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl, who was hitless in 14 consecutive at-bats when he came up in the seventh inning with runners in scoring position, was thinking bunt. The player that led the majors last season with 17 bunt hits laid down a squeeze bunt. When the throw to the plate got past Red Sox catcher Connor Wong, both runners scored, giving Cincinnati some separation. Friedl is batting .209/.320/.372 with six steals, four home runs, 16 RBI and 14 runs scored through 24 games.
Jun 21 2024Friedl will start in center field and bat leadoff in Friday's game versus the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl missed two games after his hamstring tightened up on him Monday, but he's ready to go now following the Reds' team off day Thursday. Although he's slashed just .214/.320/.381 so far in an injury-shortened season, Friedl does have four home runs and six stolen bases over 97 plate appearances.
Jun 19 2024Friedl (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll take a seat for the second day in a row while he recovers from a tight hamstring, which he sustained while making a diving catch in the fifth inning of Monday's 4-1 loss to Pittsburgh. The Reds seem to be viewing Friedl as day-to-day, but a trip to the injured list could become more realistic if he isn't ready to play coming out of Thursday's off day. Friedl's absence Wednesday will open up a spot in the outfield for Stuart Fairchild.
Jun 18 2024Friedl (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl was removed from Monday's loss in the fifth inning after sustaining a hamstring injury. While it's only considered tightness, Friedl will be held out of Tuesday's lineup as Stuart Fairchild will bat leadoff and play center field instead. Friedl could return for Wednesday's series finale, but with a team day off Thursday, the Reds could opt to play it safe with the 28-year-old.
Jun 17 2024Friedl suffered a hamstring injury and exited Monday's 4-1 loss to the Pirates in the bottom of the fifth inning, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl made a diving catch in center field, robbing Nick Gonzales of an extra-base hit in the bottom of the fifth, injuring his hamstring in the process. Manager David Bell said that Friedl had a full range of motion and strength, stating that the hamstring was "just tight." The outfielder's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Pittsburgh, but it appears as if Friedl avoided a significant injury.
Jun 14 2024Friedl went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl opened the game's scoring with his solo shot in the third inning. He singled and scored in the fifth and knocked in a run during the sixth. Friedl has four home runs this season, all coming over his last 11 games. During that stretch, he's hitting .309 with 12 RBI despite collecting multiple hits only twice. Friedl is slashing .247/.353/.438 through 85 plate appearances.
Jun 8 2024Friedl went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl drove in three of the Reds' four runs on a two-run homer off Ben Brown in the third and an RBI groundout in the fifth. Friedl reached base again on a walk in the eighth and added his fifth stolen base of the season. The 28-year-old has struggled to stay healthy this season, but he's now started in 10 straight games since his latest IL stint. The center fielder has three homers, 13 RBI and five stolen bases in just 16 games this year.
Jun 7 2024Friedl went 1-for-4 with a walk, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In a back-and-forth affair, Friedl produced the go-ahead run in the sixth inning with a two-out double off lefty reliever Luke Little. The double extended Friedl's hit streak to five games, during which he's 6-for-19 with three extra-base hits, seven RBI and six runs scored.
Jun 6 2024Friedl went 1-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base, a home run, two RBI and two additional runs scored in Wednesday's 12-7 win over Colorado. He was also hit by a pitch twice. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl, who launched one of four Cincinnati home runs in the come-from-behind victory, appears to be getting his swing in shape. After missing a significant amount of time to start the season, he's hit safely in four consecutive games, going 5-for-15 with two home runs, six RBI and five runs. The hit-by-pitches could become a concern, as Friedl has been plunked five times (T-21st) in just 56 plate appearances.
Jun 3 2024Friedl went 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl provided all the Reds would need in the second inning when he bopped a two-out, three-run home run to give Cincinnati a 4-0 lead. It was the first home run of the season for Friedl, who is coming back from a second stint on the injured list and has played just 10 games this season. As he gets more plate appearances -- just 43 so far -- Friedl's timing should get better and he should improve on his .167 average.
Jun 2 2024Friedl batted seventh and went 0-for-1 with two walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Cubs. He was also hit by a pitch. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl, who had batted leadoff since returning from a thumb injury Wednesday, was lowered to seventh in the order Saturday. That's due to the Reds facing a left-hander for the first time since his return. Friedl is 1-for-9 with four walks, one steal and one run scored since being activated off the injured list.
May 30 2024Friedl went 0-for-3 with two walks in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl was activated off the injured list Wednesday after successfully rehabbing a thumb injury. He resumed his roles as the team's starting center fielder and leadoff hitter. It's been a season of stops and starts thus far for Friedl, who was back only six games from a wrist injury when he injured the thumb. The Reds and fantasy managers alike are hoping for his sustained presence in the lineup.
May 29 2024The Reds activated Friedl (thumb) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. He'll start in center field and bat leadoff in the Reds' series finale with the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl missed just two and a half weeks with a fractured left thumb and will make his return without going on a rehab assignment beforehand. The outfielder has been limited to just six games this season due to the thumb injury as well as the fractured wrist. He should see the bulk of the action in center field for Cincinnati now that he's been cleared for game action.
May 27 2024Reds manager David Bell said Monday that Friedl (thumb) could return as soon as late this week or early next week, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Just six games into his return from a fractured right wrist, Friedl suffered a broken left thumb as a result of a hit-by-pitch. Fortunately for Friedl and the Reds, it doesn't sound like he will have to miss nearly as much action this time around. Bell has already said he thinks Friedl could bypass a rehab assignment.
May 23 2024Friedl (thumb) has progressed to hitting flipped balls in the batting cage and hopes to be cleared to take batting practice soon, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl is making a rapid recovery from a fractured left thumb, an injury he suffered just 11 days ago. If the outfielder is able to take batting practice soon, a brief rehab assignment should follow shortly after. He would appear on track for an early June return from the 10-day injured list.
May 21 2024Friedl (thumb) hopes to begin hitting off a tee this week, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's been just over a week since Friedl suffered a fractured left thumb, so it would seem to be a good sign that he's almost ready to do some hitting. A timetable for a return probably won't be available for a little while, though. Friedl has been limited to just six games this season because of wrist and thumb fractures.
May 13 2024The Reds placed Friedl on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a fractured left thumb. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl left Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Giants after being hit by a pitch in the top of the first inning. The injury was initially reported as a contusion, but further tests revealed fractures in his left thumb. Friedl started the season on the IL with a fractured right wrist, and he appeared in just six major-league games after being activated May 7. In Friedl's absence, Will Benson could return to the leadoff spot against righties. The Reds recalled outfielder Jacob Hurtubise from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move.
May 12 2024Friedl suffered a right thumb contusion in Sunday's matchup with the Giants, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl was hit by a pitch in the top of the first inning and exited the contest after not feeling well in the batting cages. The outfielder appears to have avoided any fractures in his thumb, so he can be considered day-to-day for the time being.
May 11 2024Friedl went 1-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 4-2 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl's fourth-inning double was his first extra-base hit since returning from a fractured wrist. It also produced the go-ahead run for Cincinnati, which snapped an eight-game losing streak. Friedl is 4-for-18 with one stolen base in four contests since his return.
May 8 2024Friedl went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl, playing his second game back from nearly two months on the injured list, drove in his first run of the season in the bottom of the ninth to make things interesting. He then stole his first base of the season, putting two runners in scoring position before Joe Mantiply escaped with the save for Arizona. Friedl, who batted leadoff Tuesday against a right-hander, slotted in at eighth in the order Wednesday against left-hander Jordan Montgomery.
May 7 2024Friedl (wrist) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl has been cleared for big-league action after missing the first month and change of the 2024 campaign with a fractured right wrist. His reinstatement aligns with the start of a three-game homestand against the Diamondbacks, where he'll likely replace Stuart Fairchild as the Reds' primary center fielder versus right-handed pitching. In four rehab starts at Triple-A Louisville, Friedl went 4-for-16 (.250) with three doubles, three runs scored and a pair of RBI.
May 6 2024Friedl (wrist) and team decision-makers were scheduled for a call Sunday evening to discuss the outfielder's potential return, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl, who made a fourth consecutive appearance Sunday on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville, could be activated as soon as Tuesday, when the Reds open a three-game series at home against the Diamondbacks. "There is a chance," manager David Bell said. "I think we are all going to be involved in that decision." Friedl fractured his right wrist while diving for a ball March 16 and opened the season on the injured list. He's 4-for-16 with three doubles while on rehab with the Bats.
May 4 2024Friedl (wrist) began a rehab assignment Thursday and is 1-for-7 with a walk over two games for Triple-A Louisville. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl, batting in his customary leadoff spot, played seven innings at shortstop Thursday and a full game Friday as the designated hitter. Reds manager David Bell told Mike Petraglia of MLB.com that he'll have a better idea of Friedl's return timeline by the end of the weekend.
May 2 2024Friedl (wrist) was sent to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday to begin a rehab assignment, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl suffered a small fracture of the distal radius of his right wrist back in mid-March, but he's finally made enough progress in order to be cleared to play in games. Given how much time he's missed, Friedl will likely require a good number of rehab at-bats in the minors before returning from the 10-day injured list. The Reds' outfield situation is already crowded, but Friedl should play on a regular basis -- at least against right-handed pitching -- once he's activated.
Apr 27 2024Friedl (wrist) is ramping up baseball activities at the team's complex in Goodyear (Ariz.) and could begin playing games as a defensive player only this weekend, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After serving as a defensive player only, Friedl could move onto bunting in games and possibly a rehab assignment by the middle of next week. Cincinnati manager David Bell said he'll need between one and two weeks before being ready to return, noting the need to build up at-bats.
Apr 19 2024Reds manager David Bell said Friday that Friedl (wrist) could be about 7-to-10 days away from beginning a rehab assignment, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl has been building up strength in his fractured right wrist and ramping up his activity level. Things are going well so far and if he continues on the same pace it sounds like he could be cleared for games before the end of the month. While there's no timetable yet for his return to the active roster, Friedl makes for a viable stash if you have a free IL spot.
Apr 12 2024Friedl (wrist) underwent a follow-up MRI on Thursday and it was determined that he needs another 7-to-10 days of lighter activity before ramping up, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl had been hoping to be cleared for more activity at this point, but he will have to wait and let the bone heal a bit more before increasing the intensity of his workouts. The center fielder landed awkwardly on a diving attempt in spring training and was diagnosed with a small fracture of the distal radius of his right wrist. He was placed on the 10-day injured list and a move to the 60-day IL seems unlikely, unless Friedl is further delayed from here.
Apr 11 2024Cincinnati manager David Bell said Friedl (wrist) is scheduled to undergo an MRI and check-in this week, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl opened the season on the 10-day injured list, which is a positive sign that the Reds believe he can return at some point around the beginning of May. The imaging and checkup could provide a clearer return timeline.
Mar 27 2024The Reds placed Friedl (wrist) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl's fractured right wrist will cause him to miss the first month-plus of the season. However, it's worth noting that the Reds put him on the 10-day IL rather than the 60-day list, suggesting that the 28-year-old outfielder may be targeting the shorter end of his initial 6-to-8-week recovery timeline. Bubba Thompson was recalled from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move.
Mar 25 2024Reds manager David Bells said Sunday that Friedl (wrist) could be cleared for game action in around six weeks, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bell noted that Friedl, who sustained a small fracture to the distal radius of his right wrist March 16, has been informed by doctors that he can begin moving his wrist around. Friedl will next be evaluated in two weeks, at which point he could be able to resume light baseball activities. At the time he fractured his wrist, Friedl was projected to miss 6-to-8 weeks, and he looks like he could be tracking toward the short end of that recovery timeline.
Mar 23 2024The Reds believe Friedl (wrist) will be able to return ahead of the two months he'd have to miss if placed on the 60-day injured list, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl will open the season on the injured list due to a broken wrist, and the organization is mulling its options for the final roster spot -- probably someone that can play center field. The most likely options are Bubba Thompson and Jacob Hurtubise, both of whom are on the 40-man roster, but neither player is expected to have a significant role while Friedl is unavailable.
Mar 17 2024Friedl has a wrist fracture and will be reassessed in three to four weeks, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl exited Saturday's Cactus League game against the Mariners with what was believed to be a right wrist sprain. After further examination, it was determined that the wrist is fractured and will need time to heal. The injury occurred when the outfielder landed awkwardly on his arm after making an attempt at a diving catch, and he left the game shortly afterward. The 28-year-old will almost certainly begin the campaign on the injured list.
Mar 16 2024Friedl exited Saturday's Cactus League game against the Mariners with a right wrist sprain, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl landed awkwardly on his arm after making an attempt at a diving catch and left the game shortly afterward, and an update on his return timeline should come within the next few days. The center fielder is slashing .185/.296/.667 with six RBI over 27 at-bats in Cactus League games.
Mar 4 2024Friedl went 3-for-3 with two doubles and two runs scored in Sunday's spring game against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl is slated to be Cincinnati's starting center fielder and likely leadoff batter against righties. Through five Cactus League games, Friedl is 4-for-12.
Sep 27 2023Friedl went 1-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 11-7 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl homered for a fourth consecutive game and extended his hit streak to seven contests, during which he's 10-for-25 with seven walks, five extra-base hits, eight RBI, two steals and six runs scored. The outfielder, who had slumped after the All-Star break, has bounced back in September just as he reached a career high in plate appearances. Friedl's slashing .348/.471/.768 in 23 games this month.
Sep 24 2023Friedl went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a home run and a stolen base in Saturday's 13-12 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl raced around for an inside-the-park home run -- the Reds' first since 2012 -- in the second and later doubled, advancing a runner that eventually scored. Friedl often sits against left-handers, but the outfielder got the start Saturday after reaching base safely five times Friday. He responded to manager David Bell's faith with another productive night. Friedl has homered and stolen a base on consecutive nights, upping his season totals to 16 homers and 26 steals.
Sep 23 2023Friedl went 2-for-2 with three walks, a home run, two RBI, a stolen base and an additional run scored in Friday's 7-5 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl's two-run blast in the sixth inning gave Cincinnati its third (and final) one-run lead in the game, but the bullpen gave it back the next inning. The stolen base was Friedl's 25th and first one in 27 games.
Sep 11 2023Friedl went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a triple, and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl notched his seventh triple and added to the Reds' lead with his 13th home run of the year in the seventh. He remains second on the team with 24 steals but has not swiped a bag since Aug. 23 and has failed to convert either of his two attempts over his last 17 games. The 27-year-old has been sitting more against lefties as of late and has hit 10 of his 13 home runs at home. Fantasy managers should deploy him in their lineups with Caution this upcoming week with the Reds playing all six of their games on the road while also slated to face two lefties. Friedl now sits at a slash line of .270/.338/.439 with 52 RBI, 62 runs and a 36:79 BB:K in 490 plate appearances.
Sep 8 2023Friedl is out of the lineup Friday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harrison Bader will cover center field and bat leadoff with the Cardinals throwing left-hander Drew Rom. Bader should continue to start in center against all southpaws, though Friedl can sometimes appear in those lineups as the left fielder.
Sep 4 2023Friedl went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 15-7 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl launched his 12th homer of the season in the first inning, the first blast in 15 games. The outfielder's hit a rough patch of late, going 6-for-40 (.150) over the last 11 contests.
Sep 1 2023Friedl is not in the lineup for the first game of Friday's doubleheader versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: New addition Harrison Bader is in center field for the Reds versus left-hander Jordan Wicks. Friedl still figures to play plenty against right-handers, but even in those instances might be removed late for defense or a pinch-hitter.
Aug 23 2023Friedl went 3-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base and a run scored in a 7-3 win over the Angels in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl has gone 11-for-30 (.367) with two steals and seven runs scored over his last seven games. He has three multi-hit efforts in that span. The speedy outfielder continues to enjoy a strong 2023 with a .280/.344/.444 slash line, 11 home runs, 24 steals, 47 RBI and 54 runs scored across 105 contests. With Stuart Fairchild (concussion) on the injured list, Friedl has a chance to pick up playing time against southpaws in addition to his everyday status against right-handers.
Aug 16 2023Friedl went 3-for-5 with three runs scored and a steal in Wednesday's 7-2 victory over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frieidl tallied the opening run in the Cincinnati win, leading off the bottom of the first inning with a single before scoring on a Matt McLain double. With his three-hit effort Wednesday, the 28-year-old Friedl broke out of a 2-for-18 (.111) slump. He's now slashing .280/.346/.439 with 10 homers, 50 runs scored and 46 RBI across 396 plate appearances while going 23-for-27 in stolen base attempts this season.
Aug 15 2023Friedl is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Reds manager David Bell will stash three of his lefty-hitting regulars in Friedl, Joey Votto and Will Benson on the bench for the series opener while the Guardians bring southpaw Logan Allen to the hill. Stuart Fairchild will check in for Friedl in center field.
Aug 12 2023Friedl batted leadoff and went 1-for-3 with two walks, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 9-2 win over Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Reds manager David Bell reconfigured the top of the order, dropping Elly De La Cruz to third and putting Friedl atop the lineup, where he primary was from late May to mid-July. Bell told Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer that he plans to "stick with it," referring to the lineup while also saying "nothing's permanent." For now, it looks like Friedl will bat first against right-handers. Cincinnati doesn't face a lefty until Tuesday, when the Reds return home for a series against the Guardians, who are projected to start Logan Allen.
Aug 9 2023Friedl went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and was caught stealing in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl extended a modest hit streak to four games when doubled home a run in the bottom of the second inning to tie the game. One pitch later, he made the third out while attempting to steal third base. It was one of a pair of baserunning moments early in the game -- Luke Maile was unable to score from first on a Nick Senzel double an inning later -- that looked costly in retrospect. It was the fifth attempted steal in the last five games for Friedl, who has logged 21 thefts (caught four times) in 93 games.
Aug 7 2023Friedl went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl led off the third inning with his 10th homer of the season, then stole his 20th base two innings later. He's posted at least 10 home runs and 20 steals in three consecutive seasons, which includes productions in the minors.
Aug 6 2023Friedl went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His sixth-inning blast to right field ruined Joan Adon's unlikely shutout bid, but it was the only offense the Red could muster. Friedl has mostly been scuffling since the All-Star break, slashing .203/.241/.367 over 22 games with three of his nine homers and three of his 19 steals on the season.
Aug 5 2023Friedl entered Friday's game as a pinch runner and stole two bases in a 6-3 extra-inning loss to Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl ran for Joey Votto, who had walked in the ninth inning, and stole two bases before Nick Senzel's bases-loaded liner ended the frame. The two thefts upped Friedl's season total to 19 over 89 games.
Aug 4 2023Friedl isn't in the Reds' lineup Friday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Patrick Corbin set to start on the mound for Washington, the left-handed bat of Friedl will stay put in Cincy's dugout Friday. Stuart Fairchild will take over in center field and bat ninth in Friedl's place.
Aug 3 2023Friedl went 2-for-2 with a home run in Wednesday's 16-6 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl, who opened the game on the bench with a lefty starter on the hill for Chicago, pinch hit for Stuart Fairchild in the seventh inning and homered off righty reliever Mark Leiter. He stayed in the game to play center field. It was his eighth long ball in 87 games. Friedl is not typically subjected to sitting against left-handers, so this was likely just a maintenance day.
Aug 2 2023Friedl is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Friedl will get the evening off with the Cubs bringing a southpaw (Drew Smyly) to the hill. Stuart Fairchild will spell Friedl in center field and bat eighth.
Aug 1 2023Friedl went 0-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 6-5 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl stole his 17th base of the season in the fourth inning, ending a 20-game stretch without a theft. After a spell as the team's primary leadoff hitter, Friedl has been moved to second in the order behind Elly De La Cruz. Since that switch 14 games ago, Friedl is hitting .226 (12-for-53) with one steal (caught twice).
Jul 31 2023Friedl went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 9-0 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl produced the game-winning run early, singling home Elly De La Cruz, who had doubled to lead off the game. He later delivered Will Benson for the Reds' eighth run. Friedl has multiple hits in four of the last eight contests and driven in five during that stretch.
Jul 22 2023Friedl went 2-for-4 with one double and a solo home run in Saturday's win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl kicked off back-to-back-to-back homers in the sixth inning off Brandon Pfaadt by hitting a solo shot that snapped an 18-game home run drought dating back to June 28. After going 3-for-25 (.120) across his previous seven appearances, Friedl has bounced back in his last five outings, hitting 5-for-17 (.294).
Jul 6 2023Friedl is out of the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl will grab a seat with lefty MacKenzie Gore toeing the rubber for the Nationals. Nick Senzel is getting the start in center field.
Jun 29 2023Friedl went 3-for-5 with a solo homer, three RBI, three runs scored and two steals in Wednesday's 11-7 victory over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl wreaked havoc on Orioles pitchers throughout the contest, reaching on singles and then coming around to score in each of his first two at-bats. He went on to reach base four times on the afternoon, swiping two bags along the way, before adding a two-run blast in the top of the 10th to put the Reds up 10-7. Friedl has now homered in two straight and has six stolen bases over his last six games.
Jun 28 2023Friedl went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl gave the Reds some insurance in the eighth inning with a solo shot off Bryan Baker, extending Cincinnati's lead to 3-1. The 27-year-old Friedl has gone 11-for-32 (.344) with two homers, six RBI, four steals and a .979 OPS in his last nine games. Overall, he's slashing an impressive .313/.380/.480 with five homers, 28 RBI and 28 runs scored while going 12-for-13 in stolen base attempts across 226 plate appearances this season.
Jun 25 2023Friedl went 0-for-2 with two walks, a stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 7-6 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl was busy on the basepaths versus Atlanta, logging four steals during the three-game weekend series. The outfielder is up to 12 thefts in 13 attempts this season. That's a solid number, but it's his .311 batting average and .849 OPS that have allowed him to remain in the leadoff spot versus right-handers for the bulk of the season.
Jun 21 2023Friedl went 4-for-5 with a three-run home run and a double in Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl opened up the scoring for the Reds with a three-run blast in the second inning and notched the first four-hit game of his career. Since returning from injury June 10, he's had four multi-hit games and is slashing .306/.390/.472 with six RBI, five runs, two steals and a 5:4 BB:K. Friedl is not in the lineup often versus left-handed pitchers, which limits his upside to a degree, but he's been impactful when he does play and has proven to be a viable fantasy option.
Jun 19 2023Friedl is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be joined on the bench by fellow lefty-hitting outfielders Jake Fraley and Will Benson while the Rockies bring southpaw Austin Gomber to the mound in the series opener. Since being reinstated from the injured list June 10, Friedl has gone 6-for-29 with three doubles, four walks, four runs, three RBI and two stolen bases in seven games for Cincinnati.
Jun 14 2023Friedl is out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Friedl will grab a seat on the bench to open Wednesday's affair with left-hander Daniel Lynch on the mound. Jose Barrero will get the start in center field and hit ninth as Friedl's replacement in the lineup.
Jun 13 2023Friedl went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl has recorded five hits in his first five games since being activated from the 10-day injured list with a hamstring injury. The 27-year-old has been quite consistent thus far, recording multiple hits in 17 of his 45 games, and sports a solid .321 average on the year. While Freidl normally sits against southpaws, he has still provided the Reds with a quality bat when in the lineup.
Jun 10 2023Friedl (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will take Jake Fraley's (wrist) spot on the active roster and will likely lead off against righty Miles Mikolas. Friedl, who spent the minimum amount of time on the IL, is hitting .326 with three home runs and six steals in 42 games.
Jun 7 2023Reds manager David Bell said Friedl (hamstring) could be activated from the injured list when first eligible this Saturday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl has only been out for one week while recovering from a minor left hamstring strain and he's already been doing a range of baseball activities. The 27-year-old outfielder had posted an excellent .326/.377/.496 batting line with three homers and six steals in 42 games for the Reds prior to the 10-day IL stint. With the Tuesday arrival of Elly De La Cruz, it's possible that Friedl's return could push Jose Barrero off the active major-league roster.
Jun 5 2023Friedl (hamstring) took batting practice Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl is just a couple days removed from landed on the injured list with a strained left hamstring, so it's a good sign that he's already taking BP. The 27-year-old will need to continue to progress with his workouts, most notably showing he can run without issues, but it would appear he has a shot to return when first eligible.
Jun 3 2023The Reds placed Friedl on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a strained left hamstring, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl hasn't played since being removed from Tuesday's game against Boston. He's already begun doing field work alongside a bit of running, so he shouldn't require much more than a minimum stint on the IL, but that still means Friedl will be held out for another week or so. The 27-year-old outfielder is currently slashing .326/.377/.496 with 20 RBI through 158 plate appearances.
Jun 2 2023Friedl (hamstring) isn't in the Reds' lineup Friday against Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl's hamstring injury was considered minor after he was forced to leave Tuesday's game against Boston, but Friday marks the third straight game he will sit out. Stuart Fairchild will take over in center field for Friedl and bat seventh.
Jun 1 2023Friedl (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Thursday at Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is the second straight absence for Friedl, who made an early exit from Tuesday's series opener against the Red Sox due to left hamstring tightness. It's being called a day-to-day situation. Jose Barrero will play center field Thursday and bat eighth.
May 31 2023Friedl will test his left hamstring in a pregame workout Wednesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl is out of the Reds' starting lineup Wednesday night against the Red Sox, with Jose Barrero instead getting the nod in center field, but it sounds like the 27-year-old could be available off the bench if there are no issues during his pregame drills. He made an early exit from Tuesday's win over Boston after experiencing minor left hamstring tightness.
May 30 2023Reds manager David Bell told reporters after Tuesday's game against the Red Sox that Friedl (hamstring) isn't likely to start Wednesday, but he could be available off the bench, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "I think it's minor,"Bell said in regards to Friedl's injury. "He was very smart. Nobody wants to stay in the game more than TJ does." Friedl was removed from Tuesday's game with tightness in his left hamstring, and the outfielder should be considered day-to-day with a chance to return to the lineup in the very near future..
May 29 2023Friedl has been starting every other day since returning quickly from the 10-day IL due to an oblique injury, but he should start playing more regularly soon, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager David Bell wanted to get Friedl back from the IL as quickly as possible, but agreed to to working him back into the lineup slowly so as to avoid an aggravation of the oblique injury. Friedl may not start every game, but this is also not going to be a platoon.
May 28 2023Friedl is out of the lineup Sunday versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl remains in the strong side of a platoon in center field with Jose Barrero, but Friedl will take a seat Sunday with left-hander Drew Smyly on the bump for the Cubs.
May 27 2023Friedl went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 8-5 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl has multiple hits in each of his three games since returning from an oblique injury, and he's posted three doubles, three walks and two steals in that span. The outfielder hasn't missed a beat, and he has his slash line up to .326/.378/.496 with three home runs, six steals, 18 RBI and 16 runs scored across 152 plate appearances. Since his return, he's gotten a look at leadoff versus right-handed pitchers, which should be a benefit in fantasy if he can keep making solid contact and using his speed on the basepaths.
May 26 2023Friedl is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl will head to the bench as the Reds take on southpaw Justin Steele. Jose Barrero will replace him in center field and bat eighth against Chicago.
May 24 2023Friedl is out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl hit two doubles and drew a walk Tuesday in his first game back from an oblique strain, but the Reds will go with Nick Senzel, Jose Barrero and Stuart Fairchild as their starting outfield group Wednesday with left-hander Steven Matz on the mound for St. Louis. Friedl should mostly be Cincinnati's everyday center fielder now that he's healthy, but he will sit against some lefties.
May 23 2023Cincinnati activated Friedl (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl missed less than two weeks with a mild left oblique strain and will return as the Reds' starting center fielder and leadoff man Tuesday night against the Cardinals. He was sporting a strong .306/.351/.468 batting line with three home runs and four stolen bases in 37 games prior to the injury. Will Benson has been optioned to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding 26-man roster move.
May 22 2023Friedl (oblique) is nearing a return from the injured list, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl is just a week removed from landing on the IL with a left oblique strain, but he's made a rapid recovery and it seems as though he might skip a rehab assignment. He is eligible for activation at any time.
May 19 2023Friedl (oblique) will run and swing the bat Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl is already back in the flow of baseball activities just four days after being placed on the IL with a left oblique strain. It's clearly of the minor variety and he should be back on the Reds' active roster before the end of May.
May 15 2023The Reds placed Friedl on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left oblique strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Friedl was diagnosed with a mild left oblique strain after exiting Thursday's win over the Mets, the injury was ultimately significant enough to require some time off the 26-man active roster. The outfielder has had a strong start to his third season with the Reds, batting .306 with three home runs, 18 RBI, 13 runs scored and four stolen bases over 138 plate appearances. Stuart Fairchild and Jose Barrero could end up seeing most of the starts in center field while Friedl is on the mend.
May 14 2023Friedl (oblique) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds are still in the process of deciding whether the mild oblique strain that Friedl suffered in Thursday's win over the Mets is significant enough to require a trip to the injured list, so he'll be on the bench for the third consecutive day. Stuart Fairchild will step into center field as a replacement for the lefty-hitting Friedl, who may have been on the bench Sunday even if fully healthy since the Marlins are bringing southpaw Braxton Garrett to the hill.
May 13 2023Friedl was diagnosed Saturday with a mild oblique strain and the Reds will decide in the next 48 hours whether he will need a stint on the injured list, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager David Bell said Friedl is feeling pretty good but that the team will be cautious. Stuart Fairchild is starting in center field Saturday in Friedl's place against righty Sandy Alcantara.
May 12 2023Friedl (side) isn't starting Friday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl exited Thursday's win over the Mets due to soreness in his side, and he'll be out of the lineup for at least one matchup. He underwent an MRI, but the results aren't yet known, and it's unclear whether he'll be available off the bench Friday. Jake Fraley will start in left field and bat second.
May 11 2023Friedl will undergo an MRI after leaving Thursday's win over the Mets due to soreness in his side, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl may have tweaked something on a flyout in the bottom of the fifth inning, as he was replaced in the Reds' outfield by Stuart Fairchild leading into the top of the sixth. The results of the MRI should be available before Friday's series opener at Miami. Friedl finished Thursday's game 0-for-3 with a strikeout.
May 10 2023Friedl went 2-for-4 with a triple, two runs scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The three-bagger was his third of the year and while the steal was his fourth, as Friedl continues to make the most of his 85th percentile sprint speed. The 27-year-old has five multi-hit performances in his last 10 games, batting .394 (13-for-33) over that stretch with a double, two triples, a homer, two steals, five runs and seven RBI as he solidifies his hold on the starting job in center field job with Cincinnati.
May 2 2023Friedl went 3-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl made an impact in the eighth inning, hitting a one-out single, stealing second and scoring the tying run on a Jake Fraley single. This was Friedl's third multi-hit effort in his last eight games. The outfielder is up to a solid .313/.361/.434 slash line with two home runs, three steals, 11 RBI and 10 runs scored through 112 plate appearances, though he remains firmly in a strong-side platoon role.
May 1 2023Friedl is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds are facing a southpaw (Blake Snell) for the third straight day, so the lefty-hitting Friedl will once again hit the bench along with fellow lefty-hitting outfielder Jake Fraley. Stuart Fairchild and Henry Ramos will pick up starts in left and right field, respectively.
Apr 30 2023Friedl is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the A's, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl will sit for the second consecutive game with lefty Ken Waldichuk taking the mound for Oakland. Stuart Fairchild will receive another start in left field for the Reds.
Apr 3 2023Friedl will start in right field and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second time this season, Friedl will bat out of the ninth spot in the order while Cincinnati opposes a left-handed starting pitcher (Drew Smyly). Friedl went hitless in his first two starts of the season before breaking out of the brief slump with a solo home run and a base hit in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Pirates.
Apr 2 2023Friedl will start in center field and bat second in Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Will Benson's usage in center field during spring training hinted that he might be the Reds' preferred option at the position entering the regular season, Friedl has instead started in each of the first three games in center while Benson has sat once and manned a corner spot on the other two occasions. Friedl has yet to get going at the plate through two games, however, as he enters Sunday's contest having gone 0-for-7 with a walk and four strikeouts.
Feb 28 2023Reds manager David Bell said Friedl (knee) checked out fine following his early exit Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl took a pitch off his left knee in the sixth inning of Tuesday afternoon's Cactus League game against the Dodgers and promptly limped off the field, but he was walking normally soon. He should be able to return to Cactus League action before the end of the week.
Feb 20 2023Friedl (hamstring) took live batting practice Monday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl ended the 2022 season on the injured list with a right hamstring strain, but as anticipated, the injury isn't anything that will affect his availability for the start of spring training. After providing a serviceable .750 OPS to go along with seven stolen bases across 258 plate appearances with the Reds last season, the lefty-hitting Friedl will get the chance to compete for a strong-side platoon role in the outfield during Cactus League play.
Oct 4 2022Friedl was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right hamstring strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite the fact that Friedl is already 27, this was his rookie season. He logged a .240/.314/.436 slash line with eight home runs and seven steals in 258 plate appearances. Mike Siani and Aristides Aquino are candidates to pick up an extra start or two over the final two days of the season.
Oct 3 2022Friedl (leg) has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury and will miss the last two games of the regular season, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl was forced to leave Monday's game against the Cubs after suffering the injury on a slide into third base. He'll now set his sights on preparing for the 2023 campaign.
Oct 1 2022Friedl isn't starting Saturday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl started the last six games but will get a breather with left-hander Drew Smyly on the mound for the Cubs on Saturday. Matt Reynolds will start in left field and bat seventh.
Sep 23 2022Friedl isn't in the lineup Friday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl started the last three games but will get a breather with left-hander Eric Lauer on the mound for Milwaukee on Friday. Stuart Fairchild will start in center field and bat sixth.
Sep 18 2022Friedl is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Jordan Montgomery is on the mound Sunday for St. Louis, so Friedl won't start the series finale. Aristides Aquino will take over in right field and bat cleanup for Cincinnati.
Sep 17 2022Friedl isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl led off during the first game of Saturday's twin bill and went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI, a walk and a strikeout. He'll get a breather while Aristides Aquino starts in right field and bats fifth.
Sep 10 2022Friedl went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two total runs scored in Friday's 8-2 win over Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl kicked off the scoring in Friday's contest with a solo shot, then scored again on a Jonathan India homer in the ninth. Friedl now has six homers on the season and three this month, matching his total from last month. The outfielder has been hot in his last eight games, going 12-for-33 (.364) with four homers, four RBI and eight runs scored. During that span, Friedl has improved his batting average from .252 to .276.
Sep 6 2022Friedl is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl heads to the bench with southpaw Wade Miley on the hill for Chicago. He has been red-hot lately, hitting .438 with four home runs, three strikeouts and one walk in his last 32 at-bats.
Sep 2 2022Friedl will not start Friday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl has hit .386/.440/.727 with three homers in 15 games since returning to the major in mid-August. That hasn't convinced the Reds to start him against lefties like Friday's starter Kyle Freeland, however, so it will be Stuart Fairchild who gets the nod in left field.
Aug 31 2022Friedl isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl started the last six games and hit .281 with two home runs, a triple, two doubles, five RBI and three runs. He'll get a breather while Stuart Fairchild starts in left field and bats sixth.
Aug 27 2022Friedl went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in a 6-2 win over the Nationals on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl had the game's biggest hit, smacking a three-run homer in the sixth inning to snap a 1-1 tie. It was just his second long ball of the campaign over 40 contests with the Reds, though he did go deep eight times across 64 games with Triple-A Louisville. He isn't highly regarded for his power, but of Friedl's last six hits, four have gone for extra bases (two doubles, one triple, one homer).
Aug 24 2022Friedl isn't starting Wednesday against Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds are facing a left-handed pitcher (Cristopher Sanchez) for a second consecutive game Wednesday, so Friedl will remain out of the lineup. Stuart Fairchild is starting in left field and batting sixth.
Aug 23 2022Friedl is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Ranger Suarez taking the hill for Philadelphia, the lefty-hitting Friedl will take a seat for the first time since Aug. 17. Stuart Fairchild will get a look in the corner outfield in place of Friedl, who went 3-for-13 with a solo home run, a walk, a stolen base and two additional runs while starting in each of the previous four games.
Aug 21 2022Friedl will start in left field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl will draw his third consecutive start and his fourth in five games in left field after going 5-for-12 with a home run, two RBI and two additional runs over his prior four contests. At least against right-handed pitching, the lefty-hitting Friedl appears to have supplanted the righty-hitting Aristides Aquino as a regular in the Cincinnati outfield.
Aug 16 2022The Reds recalled Friedl from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. He'll start in left field and bat seventh in Tuesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Before being optioned to the minors June 19, Friedl hit .200 with six extra-base hits in 29 games for the Reds. The outfielder will likely return to Louisville once Donovan Solano (personal) returns from his brief stint on the paternity list.
Jun 19 2022The Reds optioned Friedl to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl's demotion leaves Matt Reynolds and Max Schrock as the Reds' backup outfielders behind everyday starters Nick Senzel, Tommy Pham and Albert Almora. During his latest stint in the big leagues, Friedl appeared in nine games and went 6-for-23 with two extra-base hits, three RBI, three runs and a stolen base.
Jun 9 2022Friedl went 3-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base Thursday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl drew his second consecutive start in the absence of Nick Senzel (back) and has led off on both occasions. His time in the majors could be short-lived -- Friedl was called up when Mike Moustakas hit COVID-19 injured list -- though that could depend on whether Senzel or Albert Almora (shoulder) requires a stint on the injured list. Friedl is hitting only .197 across 85 plate appearances on the season, though he has five stolen bases without being caught and has also tallied 11 runs scored.
Jun 6 2022Friedl was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl has bounced on and off the roster throughout the season, as this will be his fourth separate stint with the big-league squad already this year. He's done very little with his sporadic opportunities, hitting .179/.237/.254 in 20 games, though he does have four steals. He doesn't seem to have a path to regular at-bats this time around, either, as it was infielder Mike Moustakas (undisclosed) who hit the injured list in a corresponding move.
Jun 3 2022Friedl was sent back down to Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl returns to Louisville after being called up Wednesday, failing to appear in a game before getting sent down. The move was made in correspondence with Mike Minor being reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Following Friedl's demotion, Albert Almora and Aristides Aquino will split the duties in right field for the time being.
Jun 1 2022The Reds recalled Friedl from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll rejoin the Reds just over a week after being optioned to Louisville after Cincinnati placed outfielder Tyler Naquin (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list. Albert Almora will fill in for Naquin in the corner outfield in Wednesday's game in Boston and will likely play regularly so long as he continues to swing a hot bat, so Friedl may be relegated to fourth- or fifth-outfielder duties while he's up with Cincinnati.
May 23 2022Friedl was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl was called up by the Reds at the beginning of May, and he hit .200 with a triple, three doubles, 10 runs, four RBI and four stolen bases over 17 games during his stint in the majors. However, he'll head back to the minors after Nick Senzel (illness) was reinstated from the injured list Monday.
May 22 2022Friedl is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Yusei Kikuchi on the bump for Toronto, the lefty-hitting Friedl will retreat to the bench in the series finale. The Reds will roll out an outfield of Tommy Pham, Aristides Aquino and Tyler Naquin from left to right while Friedl sits for the first time in five games.
May 11 2022Friedl went 3-for-4 with a stolen base during Wednesday's 14-11 win against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old batted atop the order for the fourth straight game Wednesday and produced his first multi-hit game of the season. Overall he has a .220/.283/.293 slash line with two RBI, seven runs and one stolen base. Friedl has taken on an everyday role in the absences of Jake Fraley (knee) and Nick Senzel (COVID-19), and he should continue to see plenty of opportunities until one of them returns from the injured list.
May 5 2022Friedl will start in right field and bat leadoff in Thursday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Due to a slew of position players who are out with injuries or due to COVID-19-related reasons, Friedl will pick up his third consecutive start and his second straight turn out of the leadoff spot. He went 1-for-5 with a triple and a run scored in the Reds' 18-4 loss Wednesday.
May 1 2022Friedl was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old has been with Louisville for the past week but will rejoin the Reds with Jake Fraley (knee) headed to the injured list. Friedl should provide outfield depth during his time with the big-league club.
Apr 23 2022Friedl was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl was called up earlier in the week when fellow outfielder Tyler Naquin was placed on the injured list, and he started one game in center field. However, with Naquin being activated Saturday, Friedl will head back to the minors for the time being.
Apr 19 2022Friedl was recalled from Triple-A Louisville and will start in center field and bat leadoff Tuesday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old was unable to secure a spot on Cincinnati's Opening Day roster, but he'll join the big club Tuesday and immediately step into the leadoff spot. Friedl made his major-league debut last year and hit .290/.261/.419 in 14 games. He should see occasional opportunities while up with the Reds, at least until Tyler Naquin (undisclosed) returns from the injured list.
Mar 30 2022Friedl was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl appeared in nine Cactus League games this spring and hit .313 with two home runs, a double, four runs, four RBI and two strikeouts. He made 14 major-league appearances in 2021 but will begin the 2022 campaign at Triple-A Louisville.
Oct 1 2021Friedl is not in the lineup Friday at Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl started the last two games and will take a seat after going 0-for-4 with a walk. He also committed two errors. Jose Barrero will start in center field for the Reds, batting eighth.
Sep 27 2021Friedl is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Friedl took a seat in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Nationals with a lefty (Josh Rogers) on the mound for Washington, but the 26-year-old will stick on the bench for a second day in a row with the Reds opposing a right-hander (Connor Overton) on Monday. In Friedl's stead, manager David Bell will give Delino DeShields a spin in center field after DeShields went 2-for-2 with three walks Sunday.
Sep 23 2021Friedl isn't starting Thursday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl will be out of the lineup after he went 2-for-4 with a homer, two runs, two RBI and a walk across his last four appearances. Jose Barrero will start in center field and bat eighth.
Sep 22 2021Friedl will start in center field and bat eighth Wednesday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl will stick in Cincinnati outfield for the second straight day after going 0-for-1 with a run-scoring sacrifice fly in Tuesday's 6-2 loss. The lefty-hitting rookie looks like he could occupy the larger side of a platoon in center field with Jose Barrero or Delino DeShields for the rest of the season with Tyler Naquin (ribs) unlikely to play again until a potential postseason run.
Sep 18 2021Friedl had his contract selected by the Reds on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friedl has played the entire 2021 season at Triple-A Louisville and posted a .264/.357/.422 line across 448 plate appearances. He'll now be set for his major-league debut and could get meaningful playing time with Jesse Winker (ribs), Tyler Naquin (ribs) and Shogo Akiyama (hamstring) all on the injured list.
Jun 21 2018Friedl was promoted to Double-A Pensacola on Thursday.Friedl fared much better in his second stint with High-A Daytona, slashing .294/.405/.412 across 64 games with the Tortugas before earning a promotion to Double-A. The 22-year-old is best known for his speed, but he's also shown solid plate discipline and improvement in the power department over the past season.