
Reds Cut TJ Friedl, Recall Carson Spiers Amid Roster Shakeup
The Cincinnati Reds designated outfielder TJ Friedl for assignment on September 20, 2026, to clear a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Carson Spiers. This move effectively ends Friedl’s tenure with the club, following a disastrous 2026 season where he slashed .179/.259/.256. The Reds also placed ace Chase Burns on the 15-day injured list for a groin strain, signaling the end of his season. Spiers, who missed 2026 due to elbow surgery, was called up from Triple-A Louisville. The Reds are expected to non-tender Friedl after the season, though he could reject an outright assignment to become a free agent, forfeiting his remaining guaranteed money.













