Reds manager David Bell said Friedl (hamstring) could be activated from the injured list when first eligible this Saturday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Friedl has only been out for one week while recovering from a minor left hamstring strain and he's already been doing a range of baseball activities. The 27-year-old outfielder had posted an excellent .326/.377/.496 batting line with three homers and six steals in 42 games for the Reds prior to the 10-day IL stint. With the arrival of Elly De La Cruz on Tuesday, it's possible that Friedl's return could push Jose Barrero off the active major-league roster.
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Reds' TJ Friedl: Takes batting practice
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Friedl (hamstring) took batting practice Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Friedl is just a couple days removed from landed on the injured list with a strained left hamstring, so it's a good sign that he's already taking BP. The 27-year-old will need to continue to progress with his workouts, most notably showing he can run without issues, but it would appear he has a shot to return when first eligible.
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Reds' TJ Friedl: Lands on injured list
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The Reds placed Friedl on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a strained left hamstring, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Friedl hasn't played since being removed from Tuesday's game against Boston. He's already begun doing field work alongside a bit of running, so he shouldn't require much more than a minimum stint on the IL, but that still means Friedl will be held out for another week or so. The 27-year-old outfielder is currently slashing .326/.377/.496 with 20 RBI through 158 plate appearances.
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Reds' TJ Friedl: Still out Saturday
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Friedl (hamstring) isn't starting Saturday agianst Milwaukee.
Friedl has now missed four games since being pulled from Tuesday's contest against the Red Sox. Per Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer, Friedl was running Friday and will get defensive work in before Saturday's game, but an IL stint may be possible if he doesn't return to the lineup soon.
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Reds' TJ Friedl: Remains out Friday
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Friedl (hamstring) isn't in the Reds' lineup Friday against Milwaukee.
Friedl's hamstring injury was considered minor after he was forced to leave Tuesday's game against Boston, but Friday marks the third straight game he will sit out. Stuart Fairchild will take over in center field for Friedl and bat seventh.
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Reds' TJ Friedl: Out again Thursday
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Friedl (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Thursday at Boston.
This is the second straight absence for Friedl, who made an early exit from Tuesday's series opener against the Red Sox due to left hamstring tightness. It's being called a day-to-day situation. Jose Barrero will play center field Thursday and bat eighth.
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Reds' TJ Friedl: Testing hamstring pregame
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Friedl will test his left hamstring in a pregame workout Wednesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Friedl is out of the Reds' starting lineup Wednesday night against the Red Sox, with Jose Barrero instead getting the nod in center field, but it sounds like the 27-year-old could be available off the bench if there are no issues during his pregame drills. Friedl made an early exit from Tuesday's win over Boston after experiencing minor left hamstring tightness.
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Reds' TJ Friedl: Not in Wednesday's lineup
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Friedl (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
Friedl exited Tuesday's 9-8 win with a left hamstring injury, but the Reds appear to be viewing it as a minor issue for now. He'll sit out at least one game, however, paving the way for Jose Barrero to pick up a start in center field.
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Reds' TJ Friedl: Hamstring injury considered minor
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Reds manager David Bell told reporters after Tuesday's game against the Red Sox that Friedl (hamstring) isn't likely to start Wednesday, but he could be available off the bench, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
"I think it's minor,"Bell said in regards to Friedl's injury. "He was very smart. Nobody wants to stay in the game more than TJ does." Friedl was removed from Tuesday's game with tightness in his left hamstring, and the outfielder should be considered day-to-day with a chance to return to the lineup in the very near future..
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Reds' TJ Friedl: Leaves with hamstring tightness
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Friedl left Tuesday's game against the Red Sox with left hamstring tightness, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Friedl appeared to injure his hamstring while hustling down the line. The outfielder was replaced by Jose Barrero in center field. Friedl should be considered day-to-day, and he could need to undergo imaging to determine the severity of the injury.
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Reds' TJ Friedl: Leaves with apparent injury
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Senzel left Tuesday's game against the Red Sox with an apparent injury, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Goldsmith notes that Friedl was grimacing after sprinting to first base earlier in the game. Jose Barrero has taken over in center field.
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Reds' TJ Friedl: More action soon
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Friedl has been starting every other day since returning quickly from the 10-day IL due to an oblique injury, but he should start playing more regularly soon, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Manager David Bell wanted to get Friedl back from the IL as quickly as possible, but agreed to to working him back into the lineup slowly so as to avoid an aggravation of the oblique injury. Friedl may not start every game, but this is also not going to be a platoon.
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Reds' TJ Friedl: Sitting against lefty
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Friedl is out of the lineup Sunday versus the Cubs.
Friedl remains in the strong side of a platoon in center field with Jose Barrero, but Friedl will take a seat Sunday with left-hander Drew Smyly on the bump for the Cubs.
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Reds' TJ Friedl: Picks up sixth steal
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Friedl went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 8-5 win over the Cubs.
Friedl has multiple hits in each of his three games since returning from an oblique injury, and he's posted three doubles, three walks and two steals in that span. The outfielder hasn't missed a beat, and he has his slash line up to .326/.378/.496 with three home runs, six steals, 18 RBI and 16 runs scored across 152 plate appearances. Since his return, he's gotten a look at leadoff versus right-handed pitchers, which should be a benefit in fantasy if he can keep making solid contact and using his speed on the basepaths.
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Reds' TJ Friedl: Breather versus southpaw
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Friedl is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Cubs.
Friedl will head to the bench as the Reds take on southpaw Justin Steele. Jose Barrero will replace him in center field and bat eighth against Chicago.
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Reds' TJ Friedl: Activated, hitting leadoff
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Cincinnati activated Friedl (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
Friedl missed less than two weeks with a mild left oblique strain and will return as the Reds' starting center fielder and leadoff man Tuesday night against the Cardinals. He was sporting a strong .306/.351/.468 batting line with three home runs and four stolen bases in 37 games prior to the injury. Will Benson has been optioned to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding 26-man roster move.
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Reds' TJ Friedl: Nearing return
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Friedl (oblique) is nearing a return from the injured list, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Friedl is just a week removed from landing on the IL with a left oblique strain, but he's made a rapid recovery and it seems as though he might skip a rehab assignment. He is eligible for activation at any time.
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Reds' TJ Friedl: Doing baseball activities
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Friedl (oblique) will run and swing a bat Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Friedl has already resumed baseball activities just four days after being placed on the IL with a left oblique strain. The injury seems to be a minor one, and he should be back on the Reds' active roster before the end of May.
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Reds' TJ Friedl: Placed on 10-day IL
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The Reds placed Friedl on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left oblique strain.
Though Friedl was diagnosed with a mild left oblique strain after exiting Thursday's win over the Mets, the injury was ultimately significant enough to require some time off the 26-man active roster. The outfielder has had a strong start to his third season with the Reds, batting .306 with three home runs, 18 RBI, 13 runs scored and four stolen bases over 138 plate appearances. Stuart Fairchild and Jose Barrero could end up seeing most of the starts in center field while Friedl is on the mend.
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Reds' TJ Friedl: Absent from lineup Sunday
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Friedl (oblique) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
The Reds are still in the process of deciding whether the mild oblique strain that Friedl suffered in Thursday's win over the Mets is significant enough to require a trip to the injured list, so he'll be on the bench for the third consecutive day. Stuart Fairchild will step into center field as a replacement for the lefty-hitting Friedl, who may have been on the bench Sunday even if fully healthy since the Marlins are bringing southpaw Braxton Garrett to the hill.
