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The Royals declined Frazier's (thumb) mutual option for 2025 on Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. Frazier saw only 294 plate appearances in 2024 -- his only campaign with the Royals -- his fewest in a full season since 2016. He also performed poorly by maintaining a .576 OPS with four home runs and three stolen bases. Frazier may be able to find a major-league deal due to his defensive versatility, though his days as a regular starter are likely in the rearview mirror.
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Frazier will undergo surgery on his right thumb this week, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. Frazier strained the thumb back in June and required a brief injured-list stint at the time. The exact nature of the procedure he will have isn't clear, but Frazier should be fully healthy well ahead of spring training. The utility player has an $8.5 million mutual option for 2025.
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Frazier is absent from Sunday's lineup against Atlanta. Barring a pinch-hit appearance Sunday, Frazier will end the regular season having slashed .202/.282/.294 with four home runs and 22 RBI over 294 plate appearances. Hunter Renfroe will start in right field and bat sixth.
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Frazier is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Atlanta. Southpaw Max Fried marks the fifth lefty in a row that the Royals have faced and Frazier hasn't started any of those games. He did come off the bench with a go-ahead, two-run single in Thursday's win over the Nationals. Hunter Renfroe will occupy right field Friday.
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Frazier hit a two-run single, stole a base and scored a run in his lone plate appearance in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Nationals. Frazier delivered a go-ahead knock in the ninth inning and came around to score himself on Salvador Perez's single. A run of opposing southpaw starters has reduced Frazier's playing time this week, but he's emerged as a utility option in a strong-side platoon role, playing mainly in right field and at third base. The veteran has had a forgettable season overall with a .205/.286/.298 slash line, four home runs, 22 RBI, 35 runs scored and three stolen bases across 290 plate appearances.
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| Year | Team | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | KO | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | KC | 104 | 262 | 35 | 53 | 4 | 22 | 22 | 59 | 3 | .202 |
| 2023 | BAL | 141 | 412 | 59 | 99 | 13 | 60 | 32 | 68 | 11 | .240 |
| 2022 | SEA | 156 | 541 | 61 | 129 | 3 | 42 | 46 | 73 | 11 | .238 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | KO | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/29 | @  |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/28 | @ |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 9/27 | @ |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/26 | @  |
1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9/25 | @ |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/24 | @ |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/22 | vs  |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |