{
  "id": 9188909,
  "title": "TJ Friedl remains in Cincinnati Reds organization, off MLB roster",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/tj-friedl-remains-in-cincinnati-reds-organization-off-mlb-roster",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T19:37:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tj-friedl-remains-cincinnati-reds-193718704.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl, a key part of last year's playoff lineup, cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "TJ Friedl remains in Cincinnati Reds organization, off MLB roster",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/tj-friedl-remains-in-cincinnati-reds-organization-off-mlb-roster-9188910",
        "published": "2026-09-22T19:37:18.000Z"
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}