David Fry
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Jun 18 2025Fry went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry snapped a hitless run of 13 at-bats with a fourth-inning double and scored on a Carlos Santana single to knot the game at 2-2. Fry has become the go-to DH against left-handers, and since being activated off the 60-day injured list May 31, he's batting .160/.276/.320 over 12 games.
Jun 7 2025Fry is limited to designated-hitter duties while he continues a throwing program and progression, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry was recently activated from the 60-day injured list where he spent first two months of the regular season rehabbing from an elbow procedure he underwent last November. He's started three of the last four games and will serve as the primary DH against lefties. Fry will also get occasional starts against righties.
Jun 6 2025Fry went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry struck out in his first at-bat before reaching base three straight times, including a solo homer in the sixth inning. In five games (three starts) since returning from the injured list, the 29-year-old has gone 3-for-10 with with a home run, two RBI and a stolen base.
May 31 2025The Guardians reinstated Fry (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry has spent the first portion of the season working his way back from an elbow procedure he underwent in November. He began playing in minor-league games May 13 and went 3-for-29 with a homer, five RBI and two runs scored during his nine-game rehab assignment. Despite his underwhelming performance, the Guardians feel he's ready to rejoin the active roster. Cody Bolton was designated for assignment to create room for Fry on the 40-man roster.
May 26 2025Fry (elbow) will continue his rehab assignment at Triple-A Columbus, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry has appeared in six games during his current rehab stint, three in the Arizona Complex League and three at Double-A Akron. Despite hitting a combined 1-for-17 in those games, Fry's rehab will advance to Triple-A Columbus. Last season, Fry appeared in over 15 games at designated hitter, catcher, first base and left field while also picking up a few starts at third base and right field.
May 20 2025Fry (elbow) shifted his rehab assignment Monday from the rookie-level Arizona Complex League to Double-A Akron. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry went 0-for-8 with two walks and three strikeouts over his three contests in rookie ball, which marked his first game action since the Guardians' ALCS matchup with the Yankees last October. The 29-year-old resides on Cleveland's 60-day injured list while he recovers from the UCL revision surgery he underwent on his right elbow last November, which will prevent him from playing defense until 2026. He'll continue to serve as a designated hitter during his rehab assignment and could be a potential platoon mate for Kyle Manzardo with the big club once he's activated him from the IL.
May 12 2025Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said Monday that Fry (elbow) is set to begin playing in rehab games in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League this week, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After undergoing UCL revision surgery on his right elbow in November, Fry isn't expected to catch or play the infield or outfield at any point this season, but he'll be available as a designated hitter once he completes his hitting progression. He's seemingly reached the point in his rehab program where he's faced live pitching in simulated games, and he now looks like he's ready to stockpile at-bats in minor-league contests. Fry won't be eligible to return from the 60-day injured list until late May, and since he may only be in line for a short-side platoon role at DH once he's eventually activated, the Guardians could keep him in the minors for close to the full 20-day rehab window.
Mar 12 2025Fry (elbow) was cleared to begin taking dry swings Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Guardians sent Fry to the 60-day IL in February, which ensures he'll be out until at least May 26. Depending on how quickly he progresses through the rest of his rehab from November elbow surgery, he may be ready to contribute as a DH by then, though he won't have any hope of playing in the field or behind the plate until 2026.
Feb 19 2025Cleveland placed Fry (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction doesn't come as a surprise, after Fry underwent surgery in November to address a torn ligament in his elbow. Fry is expected to need 6-to-8 months to recover from surgery before he's ready to serve as a designated hitter, so he could have a chance at being ready to contribute for Cleveland when he's first eligible to come off the 60-day IL in late May. The 29-year-old will require 12 months of recovery time before he's cleared for full throwing, so he won't be an option behind the plate or in the field in 2025.
Feb 16 2025Fry's surgically repaired elbow is responding well to treatment, and he's due for his next re-check in March. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry was limited to DH duty for the Guardians toward the end of the season in 2024. It's unclear if he'll get a chance to play behind the plate at all when he returns. If not, Fry will lose his catcher eligibility in 2026 leagues.
Nov 4 2024Fry underwent surgery Monday to repair the UCL in his right elbow, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry initially injured his elbow in June but played through it for the rest of the season, although he was limited to designated hitter duty almost exclusively. He is expected to be ready to DH again in 6-to-8 months, but it will be 12 months before he's able to play the field again. Fry batted .263/.356/.448 with 14 homers during the regular season for the Guardians.
Oct 22 2024Fry will have his right elbow examined by Dr. Keith Meister in Texas next week, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry had to exit a game back in late June due to right elbow inflammation. While he didn't require any additional time off, he made just one start at catcher and zero starts in the outfield after the injury. It's not yet clear whether he might need surgery, but more information on his status should be available following next week's exam. Fry slashed .263/.356/.448 with 14 home runs over 122 games during the regular season before adding an .869 OPS and two more homers during the playoffs for the Guardians.
Sep 10 2024Fry went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry has slipped into a part-time role in September, going 2-for-10 over four games this month. He made an impact with an increasingly rare start, giving the Guardians a 3-0 lead with a third-inning homer Monday. While it's been a solid year for Fry overall -- he's at a .260/.358/.448 slash line through 372 plate appearances -- he hasn't been able to hang onto an everyday role for a division-leading club.
Aug 25 2024Fry went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry's power has picked up in August -- he's hit five homers this month, giving him 13 for the year. That's about the only thing trending in the right direction for the 28-year-old, who has been losing playing time since he's hitting just .175 (10-for-57) across 19 games this month. Overall, Fry has a .265/.364/.454 slash line with 46 RBI, 40 runs scored, 14 doubles and four stolen bases over 102 contests.
Aug 22 2024Fry is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry is on the bench for a fourth straight matchup versus a right-handed pitcher (Gerrit Cole) and seems to have moved into a short-side platoon role while his bat has cooled down since the All-Star break. Jhonkensy Noel will occupy the designated-hitter spot Thursday, and he and Will Brennan should continue to get playing time against right-handers at Fry's expense.
Aug 18 2024Fry is absent from Sunday's lineup against Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry will sit for the third time in four games, with Steven Kwan serving as the designated hitter for Sunday's contest. Since Aug. 1, Fry is slashing .163/.217/.442 with four home runs and seven RBI across 45 plate appearances.
Aug 17 2024Fry is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry is absent from the starting lineup for the second time in three games, giving way to Will Brennan at DH on Saturday. In August, Fry is 7-for-42 (.167) with four home runs.
Aug 16 2024Fry went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry is turning things around at the plate -- he's gone just 5-for-24 over his last seven games, but three of those hits have been homers. The 28-year-old's blast Friday cut the deficit to two runs, but the Guardians couldn't keep their rally going. Fry is up to 12 homers, 42 RBI, 38 runs scored, four stolen bases and a .268/.367/.449 slash line through 95 contests this season.
Aug 14 2024Fry is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry had started each of the last five games, going 3-for-17 with a home run. While he's in the midst of a lull at the plate to begin August, Fry will hit the bench Wednesday to make room for a hotter bat in Jhonkensy Noel, who will draw a third consecutive start after slugging three home runs between the first two contests versus the Cubs.
Aug 11 2024Fry went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry is just 5-for-32 over nine contests in August, but three of those hits have been homers. The 28-year-old's power had dipped dramatically over the previous two months, as he didn't hit a homer and added just nine doubles among 30 hits over 43 contests in June and July. For the year, he's at a .271/.373/.447 slash line, 11 homers, 40 RBI, 37 runs scored, 14 doubles and four stolen bases over 92 games.
Aug 9 2024Fry is out of the lineup for the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry has gone 3-for-21 with two homers through his first six games in August and will take a seat for the matinee of Friday's twin bill. Jose Ramirez is resting his legs as the designated hitter while Daniel Schneemann shifts to third base and Brayan Rocchio starts at shortstop.
Aug 7 2024Fry went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 5-3 loss to the Diamondbacks in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry didn't play in the first game, but he started at first base in the second contest. The homer was his second over six games in August after he had just one extra-base hit, a double, in all of July. The 28-year-old has cooled off dramatically since his hot start to the year, but he still has a .275/.375/.447 slash line with 10 homers, 39 RBI, 36 runs scored, four stolen bases and 14 doubles over 89 contests. Fry hasn't been strictly platooned, but he's not an everyday option versus right-handed pitchers.
Aug 1 2024Fry went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run Thursday in a 10-3 win against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry contributed to an impressive display by Cleveland's offense with a three-run blast in the third inning. The long ball put an end to a 43-game homerless stretch for the first-time All-Star. Of Fry's nine home runs this season, seven game during an 18-game span from May 8 to May 31.
Jul 30 2024Fry is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry will get some rest for the series finale after he started at either designated hitter or first base in each of Cleveland's last five games while going 4-for-15 with two walks, one RBI and one run. Jose Ramirez will get a day off from playing third base and will serve as the Guardians' DH while Fry hits the bench.
Jul 24 2024Fry is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry will get a break Wednesday after he started at designated hitter and catcher in the first two games versus Detroit, going 3-for-9 with a run. Jhonkensy Noel will get the nod at DH while Bo Naylor checks back in behind the plate.
Jul 21 2024Fry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 3-for-3 with a walk, two runs and an RBI in Friday's 7-0 win, Fry remained in the lineup at designated hitter in Saturday's 7-0 loss, finishing 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. Though he was named a first-time All-Star and upholds an .860 OPS on the season, Fry is slashing just .130/.231/.130 over his last nine games and has started to lose out on regular playing time versus right-handed pitching. He'll be the odd man out of the lineup Sunday while Jose Ramirez gets a day out of the infield and serves as the Guardians' designated hitter.
Jul 20 2024Fry went 3-for-3 with a walk, one RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 7-0 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry went just 3-for-30 over the first 11 games of July before matching that hit total in the first game back after his appearance in the All-Star Game. He was beginning to lose playing time due to the slump, with utility man Daniel Schneemann picking up most of the slack, but the Guardians' lineup remains fairly flexible with multiple utility players. Fry is slashing .290/.398/.473 with eight home runs, 34 RBI, 31 runs scored and four stolen bases over 74 contests, and he'll be out to prove his hot first half was not a fluke.
Jul 14 2024Fry is out of the lineup Sunday for Cleveland's game versus Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry will hit the bench for the fourth time in the Guardians' past eight games. He's been swinging a cold bat throughout July, going 3-for-28 with one RBI through 10 contests. Jose Ramirez is getting a day off his feet to play designated hitter Sunday, while Daniel Schneemann covers the hot corner in Ramirez's stead.
Jul 12 2024Fry is absent from the starting nine for Friday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry is hitless in his last 11 at-bats and will get the night off Friday to clear his head. In his place, Angel Martinez will bat second and DH.
Jul 9 2024Fry is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry is absent from the starting nine for the second time in three games, ceding DH duties to Steven Kwan on Tuesday while Angel Martinez plays left field. Fry is slashing .300/.406/.500 with eight home runs across 229 plate appearances this season.
Jul 7 2024Fry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry will receive a breather in the series finale after he had started in four of the Guardians' last five contests. With Fry on the bench, the Guardians will open up the designated-hitter spot for Jose Ramirez, who will cede third base to Angel Martinez.
Jul 4 2024Fry is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry has a .606 OPS in his past 12 games and will take a seat for Thursday's contest. Jose Ramirez will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Gabriel Arias receives a start at the hot corner.
Jun 30 2024Fry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jose Ramirez will get a day out of the infield and serve as the Guardians' designated hitter, so Fry will hit the bench to accommodate him. Fry had started in each of the last three games, going 4-for-10 with two doubles and two walks to bring his OPS up to .950 on the season.
Jun 28 2024Fry went 3-for-4 with two doubles in Friday's 10-3 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry is 12-for-40 (.300) over his last 12 contests, adding five doubles and two RBI in that span. That's a bit less all-around production than he was showing earlier in the campaign, but it's still a solid showing. He's now at a .316/.422/.532 slash line with eight home runs, 32 RBI, 28 runs scored, four stolen bases and 13 doubles through 60 games. Fry has mostly seen time at designated hitter and catcher recently, but he could also be an option in right field while Will Brennan (ribs) is on the injured list.
Jun 26 2024Fry is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After leaving Sunday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays earlier due to elbow inflammation, Fry returned to the lineup as a designated hitter for both of the Guardians' first two games in Baltimore, going 2-for-8 with two doubles and an RBI. The Guardians haven't indicated that Fry is dealing with a setback with the elbow, so his absence from the lineup Wednesday is likely just a pre-planned maintenance day.
Jun 24 2024Fry (elbow) will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in Monday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry's status heading into the series opener in Baltimore was somewhat murky after he was forced out of Sunday's 6-5 win over Toronto with right elbow inflammation, but the 29-year-old is apparently feeling well enough to stick in the lineup Monday in a non-defensive role. Once the elbow issue fully subsides, expect Fry to mix in behind the plate and in the corner outfield along with at DH as the Guardians make a concerted effort to keep his productive bat in the lineup.
Jun 23 2024Fry was removed from Sunday's game against Toronto due to right elbow inflammation, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry ripped an RBI single during the first inning of Sunday's contest before being replaced behind the plate by Bo Naylor in the third. The Guardians are currently viewing Fry as day-to-day, though he will likely undergo further testing to determine the extent of his injury.
Jun 21 2024Fry is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After making three straight starts -- one at catcher, two at DH -- Fry will take a seat Friday. Steven Kwan will DH and lead off while Austin Hedges catches and bats ninth. After batting .383 with seven homers in May, Fry has cooled off significantly in June, batting .208 without a home run in 52 plate appearances.
Jun 16 2024Fry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry will rest after he had started each of the past seven games at catcher or in the corner outfield while going 6-for-26 at the dish. His absence Sunday opens up a spot in the lineup at designated hitter for Kyle Manzardo, who had been on the bench for each of the past three contests.
Jun 6 2024Fry is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry will take a seat for Thursday's series finale, as he had been scheduled to head to the bench Wednesday before that game was postponed due to inclement weather. Though his 1.092 OPS on the season ranks first in the majors among all players with at least 140 plate appearances, Fry still hasn't quite locked down a full-time role in Cleveland. He'll be out of the lineup for the second time in three games while the Guardians go with Bo Naylor at catcher and Kyle Manzardo at designated hitter.
Jun 5 2024Fry is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Among all players with at least 140 plate appearances, Fry leads the majors with a 1.092 OPS on the season, but he still hasn't quite seized hold of a full-time role in Cleveland. He'll be on the bench for the second time in three games while the Guardians go with Bo Naylor at catcher and Kyle Manzardo at designated hitter.
Jun 2 2024Fry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry will head to the bench after a stretch of six consecutive starts during which he slashed .333/.462/.667 with three extra-base hits, one stolen base, eight RBI and five runs. Five of his last six starts came in left field, but with Steven Kwan back from the injured list, Fry could end up seeing most of his opportunities at designated hitter moving forward. Kyle Manzardo represents Fry's primary competition for playing time at DH, but both will be on the bench Sunday while Jose Ramirez gets a day off from third base and but sticks in the starting nine in a non-defensive role.
May 31 2024Fry went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Friday's 7-1 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The homer was Fry's fourth in his last eight games. The 28-year-old has enjoyed a memorable May, going 23-for-60 (.383) with seven homers and 18 RBI over 21 contests for the month. He's slashing .352/.485/.629 with eight homers, 27 RBI, 27 runs scored and four stolen bases over 40 games this season. Fry offers a right-handed option at multiple positions, though he's unlikely to be needed in left field as much with Steven Kwan back from a hamstring injury. Fry's bat has been hot enough to force a few tough decisions into manager Stephen Vogt's lineup choices moving forward.
May 28 2024Fry went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run, a stolen base and three total runs scored in Tuesday's 13-7 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry has a pair of three-hits games over his last nine contests, going 13-for-26 (.500) with four homers, three steals and 11 RBI in that span. The utility man is on another level lately, though he's been strong throughout the campaign with a .357/.492/.622 slash line, seven homers, 23 RBI, 26 runs scored and four steals over 128 plate appearances. He's started three straight games in left field, but that avenue into the lineup will close when Steven Kwan (hamstring) returns from the injured list. Fry could compete for playing time with Kyle Manzardo at designated hitter or Bo Naylor at catcher given both of those players' struggles at the plate.
May 24 2024Fry went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs scored in Friday's 10-4 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry has homered five times over his last 13 games, going 14-for-33 (.424) with a 10:6 BB:K in that span. The 28-year-old got a start at catcher versus southpaw Patrick Sandoval in this contest, though manager Stephen Vogt has found room for Fry in various spots including the corner outfield, first base and designated hitter this season. Fry is slashing a stellar .360/.500/.628 with six homers, 19 RBI, 22 runs scored and three stolen bases over 114 plate appearances.
May 21 2024Fry went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry didn't start Tuesday, but he delivered a two-run home run when he pinch hit for Kyle Manzardo in the sixth inning. Over his last 11 games, Fry has gone 10-for-27 (.370) with four homers, nine RBI, 10 runs scored, two stolen bases and an 8:6 BB:K. The 28-year-old is taking advantage of every opportunity he gets despite lacking an everyday spot in the lineup. He's up to a .338/.476/.588 slash line with five homers, 18 RBI, 19 runs scored and three steals over 105 plate appearances this season. Fry has already surpassed his numbers from 113 plate appearances in 2023 in all of the major fantasy-relevant categories.
May 17 2024Fry went 3-for-3 with a two-run homer in Friday's win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry put Cleveland ahead with his 364-foot, two-run home run in the sixth inning off reliever Steven Okert. The 28-year-old utility man has been especially hot since the calendar turned to May, hitting .366 (11-for-30) this month. Over 95 plate appearances this season, Fry is slashing .333/.453/.560 with four homers, 15 runs scored and 14 RBI.
May 12 2024Fry went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer, two runs scored and two walks in Sunday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry belted a two-run shot in the fourth inning and later reached base twice more. The breakout utility man has gone 10-for-28 (.357) with four extra-base hits over his last 10 games. Through 27 games, Fry is slashing .309/.437/.515 with three home runs and 14 runs scored.
May 9 2024Fry went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fry went yard in the ninth inning off Andrew Chafin to tie the game at 4-4. This was Fry's second homer of the season. The versatile 28-year-old is batting .364 (8-for-22) over his last eight games. His ability to catch, play in the corner outfield and fill in at first base gives him multiple paths to playing time, and that versatility figures to be even more important as the Guardians weigh their options for left field with Steven Kwan (hamstring) likely out for four weeks. Fry is slashing .316/.438/.491 with two homers, one stolen base, 10 RBI, 11 runs scored and four doubles over 73 plate appearances on the season.