A change of scenery could benefit him. Fraley is a solid defender with a plus-one outs above average. He made a spectacular play in Cleveland on a diving catch to preserve a complete-game shutout from Andrew Abbott on June 10. Fraley joins an outfield with Jurickson Profar, Michael Harris II, Eli White, and Ronald Acuña Jr.

Terry Francona Sends Message After Reds’ Unexpected Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Reds are giving Jake Fraley a chance to find more playing time. The team designated the veteran outfielder for assignment on Sunday morning after the hyperextended knee he suffered the night before checked out healthy.

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. “Through conversations and there's some that are kind of private,

Jake Fraley exited Saturday's game with an apparent injury. If the Cincinnati Reds outfielder is forced to miss time, who will the team turn to?