Friedl is a value Reds outfielder in a favorable stack with De La Cruz and Marte. His price allows room for high-ceiling pieces while contributing multi-category upside when the lineup clicks.

Friedl reached scoring position for the Reds in the seventh and later scored on De La Cruz’s RBI single as the Reds pulled even. His plate appearances and baserunning provided a spark that helped Cincinnati seize control late.

TJ Friedl has supplied a steady spark with multi-hit games and defensive versatility, contributing a balanced blend of average and speed. His recent run helps stabilize Cincinnati’s lineup as they chase the Mets; Friedl’s performance could tilt the weekend's leverage in favor of the Reds.

Friedl triggered the Reds’ late rally with a ground-rule double and scored the winning run on Marte’s walk-off single, illustrating his multi-dimensional impact in the lineup and his growing role as a catalyst in high-leverage spots.

Friedl contributed to the Reds' offensive but was part of the trio whose hits formed a middle-inning narrative; he also figures into the RBI and power mix Cincinnati hopes to leverage down the stretch.