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.
Outfielder TJ Friedl, once a fan favorite on the Cincinnati Reds, has remained with the team after clearing waivers and being placed on an assignment that keeps him within the organization. This move, essentially a paper one, involves Friedl being assigned outright to Triple-A Louisville. The Reds DFA'd him over the weekend, marking the end of an 11-year tenure together.
Manager Terry Francona expressed his disappointment with Friedl's year, emphasizing his teammate's dedication. Friedl, the Reds' leadoff hitter with a .361 on-base percentage last season, struggled significantly this year. He hit just .172 with a .255 on-base percentage in 91 big-league games, leading to a demotion to the minors in June and ultimately being put on waivers in August.
Should Friedl remain with the organization next year under a minor-league contract, he would be eligible to play in minor-league games should a labor dispute linger into the regular season.
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