#jake-fraley

#jake-fraley

The Rays are in agreement on a one-year, major league contract with outfielder Jake Fraley, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. They non-tendered him last week but were reported to be interested in bringing Fraley back at a lesser rate than his projected arbitration price tag (which MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz pegged at $3.6MM). Fraley is represented by CAA. Fraley, 30, was originally drafted by the Rays with the No. 77 overall pick back in 2016.

The Reds announced today that catcher Tyler Stephenson has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a thumb fracture. In a corresponding move, the club has selected the contract of catcher Will Banfield from Triple-A. He'll take the 40-man roster spot of Jake Fraley, who was designated for assignment over the weekend and claimed off waivers by the Braves yesterday.

Fraley's shoulder issues could lead to season-ending surgery, after a partial labrum tear was revealed, complicating a previously lingering chronic injury.