SAN FRANCISCO — The Cincinnati Reds expect to add a key hitter to the lineup for this weekend’s big series against Chicago Cubs.
Maybe they’ll add a waiver claim on Thursday, too.
But for now, lefty-hitting outfielder Jake Fraley could be back after missing 24 games because of a stress fracture in his left fourth toe.
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He was to be evaluated after the second of two minor-league rehab games for Triple-A Louisville Wednesday.