May 13, 2024
The Reds
placed Friedl on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a fractured left thumb.
ANALYSISFriedl left Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Giants after being hit by a pitch in the top of the first inning. The injury was initially reported as a contusion, but further tests revealed fractures in his left thumb. Friedl started the season on the IL with a fractured right wrist, and he appeared in just six major-league games after being activated May 7. In Friedl's absence,
Will Benson could return to the leadoff spot against righties. The Reds recalled outfielder
Jacob Hurtubise from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move.