Freeman was traded from the Guardians to the Rockies on Saturday in exchange for Nolan Jones, SI.com reports.
Freeman was in competition for playing time at second base with Cleveland this spring and maintained an impressive 1.080 OPS across 39 at-bats -- including eight extra-base hits. He's struggled to turn his contact-heavy approach at the plate into meaningful big-league production in partial playing time across the last three campaigns, but playing at Coors Field could help him turn a corner. Freeman should get regular run at second base to begin the 2025 season with Thairo Estrada (wrist) sidelined, and he could also fill a small-side platoon in left field.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Starts at second base
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Freeman started at second base and went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a triple and an RBI in Friday's spring game against the Giants.
The Guardians auditioned several players for second base during Cactus League play, and it's still not clear who will be the primary starter. Two players in the competition, Juan Brito and Angel Martinez, were optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, leaving Freeman (four starts), Gabriel Arias (10) and Daniel Schneemann (one) in camp The three can field multiple positions and would give manager Stephen Vogt mix-and-match options. Freeman (1.080 OPS, eight extra-base hits) has been the best hitter among the three this spring.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Moving around diamond
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Freeman started in center field and went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's spring game against Texas.
Freeman, who launched his second Cactus League homer in the sixth inning, is thriving in a super-utility role. He's appeared in 13 games and has starts at second base (three), shortstop (one), third base (one), center field (four), right field (three) and DH (one). While second base gives him the best chance for a starting gig, Freeman's versatility will keep him in the majors in 2025. He's hitting .313/.421/.656 with six extra-base hits, five RBI, five runs and a stolen base this spring.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Having strong spring
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Freeman started in center field and went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's spring game against the Athletics.
Freeman is raking in the Cactus League, batting .462 with a home run and three doubles through six contests. He's one of a bunch competing for a utility role and has appeared at second base (twice), shortstop, third base and center field (twice). Freeman could also find a regular gig at second base, which does not have a settled starter at this point in spring training. He's been the best among the group vying for the spot.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Next up at second base
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Freeman started at second base and went 1-for-2 with two RBI in Tuesday's Cactus League game against Milwaukee.
Freeman was the fourth different player to start at second base for the Guardians. The competition will continue to rage through the Cactus League. Thus far, Gabriel Arias, Juan Brito, Angel Martinez and now Freeman have gotten looks. Daniel Schneemann is expected to get a turn as well. The eventual winner will be keeping the spot warm for Travis Bazzana, last year's No. 1 overall pick who homered and walked twice as the backup to Freeman on Tuesday.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Removed from ALDS roster
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The Guardians removed Freeman from their ALDS roster Monday due to a strained left oblique.
Freeman suffered the injury during a recent simulated game. He will not be eligible for the ALCS, should the Guardians advance. Freeman could potentially return for the World Series, although it's unclear whether he'll be healthy enough to do so. Angel Martinez will take over Freeman's roster spot.
Freeman is included on the Guardians' roster for the ALDS versus Detroit.
Freeman ended the regular season in the minors after struggling to a .209/.305/.321 slash line throughout the campaign. His inclusion on the ALDS roster gives Cleveland added versatility, as Freeman made at least one start at second base, third base, shortstop and center field this season. Freeman also gives the team speed off the bench -- he stole 11 bags in 17 attempts during the campaign.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Headed to minors
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Freeman was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
Freeman had been in Cleveland's lineup just once since Aug. 26, a span of 17 games. Across 383 total plate appearances with the Guardians this season, he's managed just a .209 average and .626 OPS. Angel Martinez was recalled to take Freeman's spot on the big-league roster.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Swipes bag off bench
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Freeman logged a stolen base as a pinch runner in Friday's 10-8 win over the Guardians.
Freeman ran for Josh Naylor, who exited the game with a bruised ankle in the eighth inning. The steal was Freeman's first in a month, though a lack of playing time is partially to blame for that. He's seen action in 19 August contests, going a putrid 2-for-35 (.057) but getting plunked four times. Freeman is at a .206/.304/.320 slash line with 11 steals, seven home runs, 32 RBI, 48 runs scored, 14 doubles and a triple over 112 contests this season. The 25-year-old's slump has relegated him to a short-side platoon role at shortstop, and his playing time could shrink further depending on which players the Guardians call up when rosters expand Sunday.
Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Heading to bench for early game
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Freeman is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Diamondbacks.
Freeman had started in center field in both of the Guardians' last two matchups with right-handed pitching, but he'll take a seat for the first game of the day while Arizona sends righty Brandon Pfaadt to the mound. Angel Martinez will get the nod in center field for the early game, but expect the right-handed-hitting Freeman to join the starting nine for the nightcap, when the Guardians face lefty Eduardo Rodriguez.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Records 10th steal
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Freeman went 2-for-2 with a double, a hit-by-pitch, a stolen base and one run scored in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Tigers.
Freeman had gone 0-for-11 over his last five contests before getting on base multiple times Tuesday. His playing time has been inconsistent since Angel Martinez took over center field for the Guardians. Freeman is at a .224/.319/.352 slash line with seven home runs, 10 steals, 32 RBI and 45 runs scored over 94 contests this season. He had been seeing some time in center field versus left-handed pitchers, but trade-deadline acquisition Lane Thomas figures to take on that role moving forward.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Three hits in loss
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Freeman went 3-for-4 in Monday's 8-2 loss to the Tigers.
With Angel Martinez seeing a more consistent role in center field, Freeman has slipped into a utility job in July. He is hitting .393 (11-for-28) over 13 contests this month, but he no longer has a clear path to regular playing time, so he could struggle to generate enough volume to be a fantasy asset in most formats. For the year, Freeman's slashing .225/.319/.356 with seven home runs, eight stolen bases, 32 RBI and 43 runs scored through 320 plate appearances.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Stuck in part-time role
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Freeman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers.
Though he seemed primed for steadier playing time after Will Brennan (rib cage) was placed on the injured list June 27, Freeman instead looks to be stuck in a part-time role in the Cleveland outfield. He'll hit the bench for the fourth time in six games, with recent call-up Angel Martinez having seemingly surpassed Freeman as a priority in the lineup. Martinez will cover center field Monday in what will be his fifth consecutive start.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Homers in win
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Freeman went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two total runs scored in a 7-6 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.
Freeman singled and scored in the fifth inning and added a two-run home run in the sixth. The 25-year-old slashed a miserable .167/.268/.264 in June but got off on the right foot in July with his first home run since June 9. On the season, he is slashing .211/.306/.343 with seven home runs, 30 RBI, 41 runs scored and eight steals over 291 plate appearances.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Retreating to bench Sunday
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Freeman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
Though he's on the bench for Sunday's series finale, Freeman appears to have moved back into a quasi-everyday role with Will Brennan (ribs) recently landing on the injured list. Freeman, who has slashed .169/.272/.268 thus far in June, had started in each of the Guardians' last five games.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Sitting again amid slump
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Freeman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.
For the second time in three days, Freeman will hit the bench as the Guardians open up room in center field for Daniel Schneemann. Over his last 10 games, Freeman has gone 4-for-31 at the plate, and his June swoon could end up costing him his regular spot in the starting lineup.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Not in Tuesday's lineup
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Freeman is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Mariners.
It looks to be a routine day off for the 25-year-old. Daniel Schneemann will start in center field for the Guardians on Tuesday while Freeman gets some rest.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-0, 190 lbs
Birthplace: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Age: 25
Experience: 3
Bats/Throws: R, R
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