TJ Friedl set as Reds Opening Day leadoff hitter

by Bruno Mulé | Reds Correspondent | Wed, Mar 26th 9:05am EDT

TJ Friedl is slated to be the Reds’ Opening Day center fielder and leadoff hitter Thursday against the Giants, per team updates. (Charlie Goldsmith)

For the first time this spring, the Reds roll out their projected Opening Day lineup. https://t.co/kunKtxAU2w
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) March 23, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Friedl’s .352 OBP in 54 Cactus League plate appearances this spring, despite just 2 doubles and no steals, positions him atop Cincinnati’s lineup Thursday, rebounding from a .690 OPS in 85 games last year. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him, banking on his on-base skills for value in the Reds’ 2025 lineup.

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