Tampa Bay Rays release Jake Fraley after brief stint with team
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays announced the release of outfielder Jake Fraley on September 22. Fraley had been designated for assignment just two days prior. He recorded a.216 batting average with two home runs in 31 games during the 2026 season. Previously, Fraley played for the Atlanta Braves in 2025, appearing in nine games and hitting.304 in 23 at-bats. With his release, Fraley is now a free agent and will pursue opportunities with other teams as the signing period approaches after the MLB playoffs.
- •Fraley released by the Rays on September 22 after being designated for assignment.
- •He batted.216 with two home runs in 31 games for the Rays in 2026.
- •Fraley briefly played for the Braves in 2025, hitting.304 in nine games.
- •He is now a free agent and eligible to sign with any MLB team.
- •Fraley had a total of 88 at-bats in 2026.
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"On Tuesday, September 22, the Tampa Bay Rays revealed that they have released outfielder Jake Fraley from their organization. MLB.com wrote: “Tampa Bay Rays released RF Jake Fraley.” He had been designated for assignment by the club just two days ago. Fraley, 31, briefly played with the Atlanta Braves in 2025, which was a disastrous […] The post Recent Atlanta Braves Player Quickly Released by New MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY.
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Atlanta Braves fans should remember outfielder Eli White quite well. The 32-year-old has played for the Braves this season and has spent parts of the last four seasons with the organization. Atlanta decided to move on from Eli White this August in a trade with the Boston Red Sox that landed reliever Tyler Uberstine in […] The post Atlanta Braves 4-Year Player Dealt Unfortunate News With New MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 2:43 AMRecent Atlanta Braves Player Quickly Released by New MLB Team
On Tuesday, September 22, the Tampa Bay Rays revealed that they have released outfielder Jake Fraley from their organization. MLB.com wrote: “Tampa Bay Rays released RF Jake Fraley.” He had been designated for assignment by the club just two days ago. Fraley, 31, briefly played with the Atlanta Braves in 2025, which was a disastrous […] The post Recent Atlanta Braves Player Quickly Released by New MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY.
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