The Cincinnati Reds have activated TJ Friedl from the injured list on May 29 after he recovered from a broken thumb ahead of schedule. In a corresponding move, the Reds designated 1B/DH Mike Ford for assignment, who had signed a $1.3 million contract earlier this month. Friedl made an immediate impact upon his return, hitting a three-run homer on June 2 to lead the Reds to a 4-0 victory at Wrigley Field. This win allowed the Reds to take 2 out of 3 games in their series at Wrigley Field.
TJ Friedl’s 3-run homer is the difference for the @Reds, who take 2 out of 3 at Wrigley Field. https://t.co/1QE7CdS3s9
TJ Friedl puts the Reds up 4 early at Wrigley! 🔴 (📽️: @Reds) https://t.co/5ngEKikYCw
TJ Friedl makes it 4-0 Reds with a three-run blast! https://t.co/fyICkbovsV
The #RedSox today made the following roster moves: https://t.co/5H4ZjUZb82
Back well ahead of schedule from a broken thumb, TJ Friedl talked about beating the timetable and playing again for the Reds https://t.co/MEZ8uVCZW9
Reds get TJ Friedl back from broken thumb https://t.co/AZdP58ED7s
Reds roster move: TJ Friedl was activated from the injured list. 1B/DH Mike Ford was designated for assignment after signing a $1.3 million contract earlier this month.