Friedl provides a cheap, productive leadoff option with solid OBP and run-scoring potential. In a Reds mini-stack with De La Cruz and McLain, he helps unlock value and upside, especially when facing an untested pitcher, delivering a favorable floor and a path to extra-base hits.

Friedl’s baserunning and role on base paths were pivotal in the 10th, contributing to CIN’s late-inning rally. His speed and defensive versatility add value in multi-spot eligibility formats for fantasy rosters.

Friedl scored on Hays’ walk-off hit, underscoring his speed and baserunning threat in CIN’s late-inning rhythm. His presence on the bases adds a dynamic complementary asset to Trevino and Hays in tight spots.

Friedl's ninth-inning single ended Milwaukee’s 32-out streak, illustrating his role in late-inning push and clutch hitting for Cincinnati as it fights to stay in the wild-card mix.

Friedl’s three-game hitting streak (3-11) adds juice to Cincinnati’s lineup against Sánchez, offering a potential DFS spark and a contested fantasy pick in the middle of the order. Friedl’s contact approach and ability to push counts make him a notable upside play.