Overview

• Cincinnati designated Fraley for assignment on Sunday as it shifted outfield at-bats to players such as Will Benson during its wild-card chase.
• Atlanta made the waiver claim Tuesday and must clear an active roster spot when he reports because he cannot be optioned without his consent.
• Fraley has played 67 games this year with a .232/.332/.387 line and six home runs after IL stints for a left calf issue and a right shoulder sprain.
• He carries a strong platoon profile, posting a career 112 wRC+ versus right-handers and 45 versus left-handers, with mixed defensive metrics.
• The 30-year-old earns about $3.1 million in 2025 and enters his final arbitration year this offseason as the Braves evaluate whether to tender him for 2026.