The Cincinnati Reds designated outfielder Jake Fraley for assignment prior to Sunday’s game against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers.

Cincinnati recalled outfielder Will Benson from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move.

Fraley, 30, was batting .232 with six homers and 23 RBIs in 67 games this season.

Fraley hyperextended a knee during Saturday’s game against the Brewers but was cleared medically Sunday prior to the transaction.

Fraley was in his fourth season with the Reds. He batted .260 with 38 homers and 142 RBIs in 362 games with Cincinnati.

“I don’t really think there’s ever an easy one, regardless of how guys are, because you’re making decisions that alter their lives, and it’s a big deal and we take it that way,” Reds manager Terry Francona said. “Not that I need an excuse

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