TJ Friedl remains in Cincinnati Reds organization, off MLB roster
Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl, a key part of last year's playoff lineup, cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment.
The Cincinnati Reds have retained outfielder TJ Friedl within their organization, despite him clearing waivers and being designated for assignment. The 11-year relationship with the team appears to be intact, as manager Terry Francona praised Friedl's teammate mentality. Friedl, who batted .361 with a .361 on-base percentage during last year's playoff season, struggled mightily this year, hitting only .172 with a .255 on-base percentage in 91 games.
This disappointing performance led to a demotion to the minors in June, prompting the Reds to place him on waivers in August. Friedl's absence from the MLB roster means he remains with the Reds on a minor-league contract, should he choose to remain with the organization next year.
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