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Reds Designate Jake Fraley for Assignment, Recall Phillips and Benson

Terry Francona said the move frees Fraley to seek regular playing time elsewhere following Tyler Stephenson’s reaggravated thumb injury.

Jul 29, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA;  Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (27) watches his two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images/File photo
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Jul 31, 2025; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (27) scores a run on a double hit by catcher Tyler Stephenson in the game against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Cincinnati placed Fraley on waivers on Aug. 17, triggering a seven-day window to trade, release or outright him.
  • Fraley has batted .232 with six home runs and 23 RBIs in 67 games this season but saw his left-field role shrink.
  • The club recalled right-hander Connor Phillips and outfielder Will Benson from Triple-A Louisville and optioned left-hander Joe La Sorsa.
  • Fraley’s opportunities were limited after Noelvi Marte moved to right field and Austin Hays and Gavin Lux split time in left.
  • Stephenson is listed day-to-day with a left-thumb setback that left the Reds with a two-man bench.