2025 Player Outlook

A thumb fracture and hamstring strain limited Friedl to just 85 games in 2024, and it’s not unrealistic to think that he may have been a bit more banged up than it was led on. After swiping 27 bags on 33 attempts in 2023, he attempted just 10 stolen base attempts last year. He’s missed time due to hamstring injuries in each of the last three seasons, which is obviously a bit concerning. He had a slow start upon returning from his thumb injury, which isn’t all that surprising, so he should be able to hit the ground running in 2025. He’s going to hit atop a potent order in an excellent offensive environment, though I’m not as optimistic as him getting to 25+ stolen bases like he did in 2023. He should be a member of the 15/15 club, and perhaps even 20/15 if he can increase his hard contact, while hitting .245-.260.