Overview

• The Reds activated Jake Fraley from the 10-day injured list, making him available off the bench without any reported shoulder issues.
• Fraley went 2-for-11 during a three-game rehab assignment in Louisville and said he felt no discomfort in his shoulder.
• An injection paired with strengthening exercises has been deemed successful and could spare Fraley from offseason shoulder surgery.
• Christian Encarnacion-Strand was optioned to Triple-A Louisville after batting .179 with one home run, one walk and 15 strikeouts over 17 games since June 6.
• Manager Terry Francona said staff are sharpening Encarnacion-Strand’s strike-zone approach to better harness his power while he regains form in the minors.