Fansided · Sep 25, 2021
Reds: TJ Friedl’s fast start will earn him opportunities in 2022
It’s only been six games, but Cincinnati Reds‘ rookie TJ Friedl has made the most of his opportunities since making his big league debut earlier this month. Friedl has flashed enough talent in his brief tenure to ensure that he’ll be given a chance to make the team in spring training next season.
Friedl, at 26 years old, is a bit advanced for a rookie. But, the same could’ve been said for Tejay Antone when the right-hander made his debut last season. Antone was the best reliever in the Reds’ bullpen this season before hitting the IL. Antone eventually underwent Tommy John surgery and won’t be back on the field until 2023.