Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (oblique) is hitting out of the leadoff spot Tuesday night in his return from the injured list. It's his first appearance out of the leadoff spot this season, but Friedl has been rather productive at the plate. The lefty-swinging outfielder is hitting .306 with three home runs, four stolen bases, and an .819 OPS across 37 contests for the season. However, regression appears to be on the horizon, as Friedl's .354 wOBA is well above his .283 expected mark while he sits in the second percentile in hard-hit rate and third percentile in average exit velocity on the season. Nonetheless, he'll look to hit the ground running against 41-year-old Adam Wainwright on Tuesday night in Cincinnati.

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder TJ Friedl (oblique) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 12) with a left oblique strain on Monday and also moved first baseman Joey Votto (biceps, shoulder) to the 60-day injured list. Additionally, the Reds recalled infielder Matt McLain from Triple-A Louisville and put left-hander Brandon Williamson on the taxi squad. Friedl injured himself last Thursday and will now miss some time. The 27-year-old was off to a fine start in 2023, hitting .306 with three long balls, 18 RBI, four steals and 13 runs scored, so he's worth hanging onto in deeper leagues. Stuart Fairchild and Jose Barrero should see more chances for playing time with Friedl out. Votto, who hasn't played yet this year, took live batting practice over the weekend and could start a minor-league rehab assignment soon.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (side) is not in the team's starting lineup against right-hander Eury Perez and the Miami Marlins on Friday. Friedl tweaked his side while taking a swing in Thursday's game against the New York Mets and will remain out to start the series against Miami. For now, fantasy managers should consider the 27-year-old outfielder as day-to-day. The left-handed hitter has been great for the Reds so far this year, going 38-for-124 (.306) with five doubles, three triples, three home runs, 18 RBI, four stolen bases and 13 runs scored in 37 games played. In his absence on Friday, Jake Fraley will start in left field and hit second in the order against Perez and the Marlins.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (side) left Thursday's game early against the New York Mets with soreness in his side in the sixth inning. He will undergo an MRI exam. The 27-year-old likely tweaked his side during a swing in the bottom of the fifth inning. Before departing, Friedl went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the 5-0 win to drop his batting average to a robust .306 on the season. He was replaced in center field by Stuart Fairchild. We'll know more about Friedl's injury on Thursday night and whether or not the injury is serious enough to land him on the injured list. The left-handed hitter came into Thursday's game hitting a strong .314 (38-for-121) with five doubles, three triples, three home runs, 18 RBI and four stolen bases in 36 games for Cincy.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl is absent from the starting lineup for Saturday's contest with the Oakland Athletics. The 27-year-old has been productive with the bat, slashing .303/.357/.438 with a pair of homers and stolen bases, and has added eight runs and 11 RBI through 26 games. But with left-hander Kyle Muller on the hill for the A's, it's a good opportunity to give Friedl a rest, considering his .745 OPS versus southpaws. Kevin Newman is taking his spot in the lineup, playing shortstop and batting sixth. The lefty killer owns a .572 OPS this season but is slashing .318/.348/.591 against left-handers, so he looks like a perfect option for fantasy managers that need a shortstop.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl stayed hot at the plate in Monday's 8-1 win over the Rays, going 1-for-3 with a double, four RBI, and a walk. The 27-year-old has gotten off to a nice start at the plate, slashing .304/.371/.518 with two home runs and nine RBI. The Reds' lineup isn't great, but they do have the benefit of playing their home games in hitter-friendly Great American Ball Park. Friedl is rostered in just 14 percent of leagues, making him worth a look in deep leagues.

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder TJ Friedl (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right hamstring strain and activated catcher Aramis Garcia (finger) from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. The Reds also activated right-hander Robert Dugger (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list and designated him for assignment. The 27-year-old Friedl will miss the team's final two regular season games this week. In his first full MLB season this year, Friedl finishes with a .240/.314/.436 slash line with eight home runs, 25 RBI, 33 runs scored and seven stolen bases in 258 plate appearances and 72 games.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl couldn't provide a hit in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, going 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout. The 27-year-old is now hitting .150 in his past seven contests. Although that's not pretty, Friedl's been productive over 68 games, slashing .245/.319/.449 with eight home runs, 33 runs, 25 RBI, and seven steals. The Reds tend to bench the lefty against southpaws, so he should only be used as a deep bench player, or fantasy managers can stream him in favorable matchups.