TJ Friedl

TJ Friedl (wrist) could begin a rehab assignment in 10-to-14 days, if he stays on track.

Fantasy Impact

Friedl is continuing to build up strength and is ramping up baseball activities. The 28-year-old will likely need multiple rehab games, as he has yet to take the field for the Reds this season.

TJ Friedl (wrist) will continue with light baseball activity for 7-to-10 days after undergoing an MRI.

Fantasy Impact

Friedl’s follow-up MRI determined that the outfielder will have to wait to be cleared to ramp up his rehab. Friedl is on the 60-day IL, so this news likely will not impact his timeline much.

Reds manager David Bell told reporters the timeline for TJ Friedl is expected to be six-to-eight weeks.

Fantasy Impact

Bell added it may be closer to six weeks. "Quicker than we thought," Bell said. Friedl is able to move the wrist around a bit now. He'll target a return at some point in May.

Reds OF TJ Friedl has a fractured wrist and will miss Opening Day.

Fantasy Impact

Friedl is expected to miss an extended period of time as he will have to wait for the injury to fully heal before he can resume baseball activities. The team will likely to Will Benson or Stuart Fairchild to man center field to begin the season.

TJ Friedl had a standout performance in Friday's game against the Pirates, going 2-for-2 at the plate with 2 RBI, 2 runs scored, and a stolen base.

Fantasy Impact

The highlight of his night came with a home run, showcasing his power potential. This performance should give fantasy owners confidence in Friedl's ability to contribute across multiple categories, particularly in the power and speed departments. With a solid season behind him, Friedl has established himself as a reliable option for fantasy lineups moving forward.