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Reds DFA Jake Fraley, recall fellow OF Will Benson

The Cincinnati Reds designated outfielder Jake Fraley for assignment prior to Sunday's game against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. Cincinnati recalled outfielder Will Benson from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move.

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Reds DFA fan favorite Fraley, activate Stephenson

Reds outfielder Jake Fraley was designated for assignment on Sunday, with catcher Tyler Stephenson's thumb injury and a short bench contributing to the decision.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 17

Cincinnati Reds Explain Why They Made Questionable Roster Decision

The Reds designated Jake Fraley for assignment on Sunday ahead of their series finale against the Brewers. Manager Terry Francona explained the move on Sunday morning.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / July 24

Reds' Jake Fraley takes hot streak into series opener vs. Rays

Two clubs in nearly identical positions in the playoff chase and with identical records meet on Friday when the Tampa Bay Rays visit the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game series.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 19

Reds spoil David Wright ceremony with win over Mets

Jake Fraley tied a season high with three hits, including the tiebreaking RBI single and a run-scoring double as the visiting Cincinnati Reds continued their recent surge by holding on for a 5-2 victory over the host New York Mets on Saturday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / July 12

Reds activate OF Jake Fraley (labrum)

The Cincinnati Reds announced the return of outfielder Jake Fraley, activating him from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. In a corresponding move, the Reds optioned infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand to Triple-A Louisville.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 9

Two Reds Players Make Rehab Appearance with Triple-A Louisville

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley and pitcher Carson Spiers both played a rehab game with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. Fraley, who is playing with a torn labrum in his right shoulder, went 1-3 with a run scored and a strikeout.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 8

Cincinnati Reds Send Veteran Outfielder on Rehab Assignment

On Tuesday, the Cincinnati Reds sent outfielder Jake Fraley on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Louisville and transferred Carson Spiers rehab assignment to Louisville.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / June 30

Will Benson, Jake Fraley, and the Cincinnati Reds RF mix

Do the Reds already have their outfield set? Will Benson smoked a liner into the right-field corner of Great American Ball Park on Sunday afternoon, a liner that scored the game’s winning run and gave the series victory to the Cincinnati Reds over the San Diego Padres in walk-off fashion.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 29

Cincinnati Reds Outfielder to Try to Play Through Torn Labrum Injury

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Jake Fraley on the injured list on Friday when they activated Austin Hays with a torn labrum in his shoulder. MLB.com's Mark Sheldon spoke to Fraley and after receiving a couple of different options from doctors, Fraley got a cortisone shot and is going to try to play through the injury.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 28

Reds place Jake Fraley on 10-day injured list

The Reds activated outfielder Austin Hays from the 10-day injured list yesterday, and placed Jake Fraley on the 10-day IL (retroactive to June 24) in the corresponding move.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 27

Cincinnati Reds Bolster Lineup By Activating Outfielder From Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds activated Austin Hays from the injured list on Friday and placed outfielder Jake Fraley on the injured list with a right shoulder sprain.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Reds’ Jake Fraley steals Paul Goldschmidt home run vs. Yankees

When it comes to spectacular Cincinnati Reds highlights, shortstop sensation Elly De La Cruz is usually the subject. But in Monday’s matchup against the New York Yankees, right fielder Jake Fraley stole the show.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 10

Watch: Reds Outfielder Jake Fraley Makes One of the Best Catches You'll Ever See

In the bottom of the seventh inning with Andrew Abbott on the mound, Jose Ramirez hit a line drive to right field that looked like it was going for extra bases.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 10

Watch and Listen to Jake Fraley's Game Tying Home Run on All Broadcasts

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-4 on Monday night to clinch the Ohio Cup and win their fourth straight game. In the top of the fourth inning with the Reds trailing by one, outfielder Jake Fraley hit a 1-2 pitch into the right field seats for his fifth home run of the season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 20

Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Jake Fraley Runs Bases, Eyes Return to Reds Lineup Next Week

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley has been on the injured list since May 10 with left calf tenderness. Before Tuesday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the pregame show gave an update on Fraley.