"The Rays claimed outfielder Jake Fraley off waivers from the Braves, according to an announcement from Atlanta. The Braves evidently weren't planning to tender him an arbitration contract and put him on waivers this week. Atlanta had claimed Fraley off waivers from the Reds in August. The lefty-hitting outfielder collected seven hits in 23 at-bats but suffered a season-ending oblique strain in the middle of September."
"Atlanta was well out of contention by that point, so the claim was largely about getting an early look to see if they wanted to retain Fraley in arbitration. MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz projects him for a $3.6MM salary if he's tendered a contract for his last year of club control. More to come."
The Tampa Bay Rays claimed outfielder Jake Fraley off waivers from the Atlanta Braves after Atlanta placed him on waivers, indicating it did not intend to tender an arbitration contract. Atlanta had previously claimed Fraley from the Reds in August. The left-handed hitter collected seven hits in 23 at-bats but suffered a season-ending oblique strain in mid-September. Because Atlanta was already out of contention, the claim primarily served as an early evaluation to determine whether to retain Fraley through arbitration. MLBTR projects a $3.6MM salary if Fraley is tendered a contract for his final year of club control.
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