The Reds designated Jake Fraley for assignment just after he suffered a knee injury in Saturday's game against the Brewers.

Fraley was pulled from the game due to injury, and the Reds immediately decided to DFA him. In a game where the Reds used everyone on their bench besides the backup catcher, Fraley gave it all he could before having to leave the field in extra innings.

Cincinnati Reds right fielder Jake Fraley (27) prepares for batting practice during spring training workouts, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at the team’s spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.

Wade Miley, the well-traveled widely respected lefty, returned from Tommy John surgery to pitch 3 games for the Cincinnati Reds before a setback.

Jake Fraley, #27 of the Cincinnati Reds, bats against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 22, 2022 in Philadelphia. The Phillies defeated the Reds 4-1.

The Reds designated Jake Fraley for assignment on Sunday ahead of their series finale against the Brewers. Manager Terry Francona explained the move on Sunday morning. “Through conversations and there's some that are kind of private,

The Brewers clinched a 13th consecutive winning series against the Cincinnati Reds who haven't won a series in the rivalry since August 2022.

There’s only one weekend a season when Reds fans can tune in to a game and see nods to Taco Bell, “Wicked,” Lightning McQueen and so much more -- MLB Players’ Weekend! Thanks to the Reds’ continued partnership with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center,