Reds manager Terry Francona tried to do right by outfielder TJ Friedl, but wasn't aware of an important detail about Friedl's pregnant wife.
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona was looking to get some of his everyday players, including outfielder TJ Friedl, some rest at the end of a blowout loss to Miami.
Friedl's wife is expecting the couple's second child, and could deliver soon. But FanDuel Sports Network reporter Jim Day explained during the Reds' win against the Marlins that Francona tried to do right by Friedl, but wasn't aware of an important detail.
"Friedl is one of those guys they wanted to get him off his feet," Day said during the broadcast. "So he pulls him out of the game. Now TJ's wife is deep into her pregnancy. So Tito told TJ, 'Listen, just go home and be a good husband. I want you to leave the ballpark. Not just leave the game. I want you to leave the ballpark right now. And if anyone gives you grief, you tell them I told you to leave.' So about 10 minutes goes by, and TJ comes back to Tito and says, 'You know my wife is in Las Vegas, right?' Brought a chuckle to Tito who turns around and says, 'Well just go FaceTime her! Just leave!'"
Friedl already has played in more games (88) this season than last season (85).
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Terry Francona tried to send TJ Friedl home to pregnant wife in Vegas
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