Reds reinstate TJ Friedle, replaces Jake Fraley on IL

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Cincinnati Reds left fielder Jake Fraley (27) reacts after being hit by a pitch in the ninth inning of an MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the LA Dodgers at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in downtown Cincinnati. The Reds won 9–8 on a walk-off, loaded, single off the bat of shortstop Matt McLain (9) in the bottom of the ninth.

Cincinnati Reds left fielder Jake Fraley (27) reacts after being hit by a pitch in the ninth inning of an MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the LA Dodgers at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in downtown Cincinnati. The Reds won 9–8 on a walk-off, loaded, single off the bat of shortstop Matt McLain (9) in the bottom of the ninth.
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Cincinnati Reds TJ Friedle was reinstated on Saturday, with fellow outfielder Jake Fraley taking his spot on the 10-day injured list

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In the same move, Reds Recalled Kevin Hergett from Triple-A Louisville and optioned right-handed reliever Joel Kuhnel at the same spot.

The 27-year-old Friedl has not played since May 30 due to a left hamstring strain. He is batting .326 with three homers and 20 RBI in 42 games this season.

The 28-year-old Fraley is dealing with a right wrist injury after being hit by a pitch during Tuesday’s 9-8 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is hitting .262 with seven homers and a team-high 38 RBI in 55 games.

Hergett, 32, is 1-2 with one save and a 4.79 ERA in 12 relief appearances this season for Cincinnati.

The 28-year-old Kuhnel has pitched in two games for the team. Reds no decisions and 8.10 ERA in 3 1/3 innings

– Field Level Media