Freeman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
Freeman started each of the past three games in center field while going 2-for-10 with a home run and a double across those contests. He'll give way to Gabriel Arias on Wednesday.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Big day at Fenway
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Freeman went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 10-7 extra-innings win over the Red Sox.
The 24-year-old took aim at the Green Monster in Fenway Park, sending his second homer of the year over it in the fifth inning against Joely Rodriguez before beginning a game-tying rally in the ninth with a double off the left-field landmark. Freeman has struggled at the plate overall to begin his first full season in the majors, and through 14 games he's slashing .184/.241/.347 with two steals, seven runs and eight RBI while playing nearly every day in center field.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Resting in Game 2
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Freeman isn't in the Guardians' lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Yankees.
After going 0-for-4 with an RBI en route to a loss in Saturday's first game, Freeman will retreat to the bench for Game 2. While he rests, Steven Kwan, Ramon Laureano and Estevan Florial will start across Cleveland's outfield.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Not in lineup Wednesday
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Freeman isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox.
Freeman has now started nine of 12 contests in center field this season for the Guardians, but he'll take a seat for the series finale with the White Sox. Ramon Laureano will patrol center in Freeman's stead.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Picks up second steal
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Freeman went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 4-0 win over the White Sox.
Freeman is playing fairly regularly as the Guardians' preferred center fielder, though Ramon Laureano and Estevan Florial have also seen some time there. The steal was Freeman's second of the campaign. He's hit safely in five of eight contests, batting just .194 with a home run, five RBI, four runs scored and a double over 35 plate appearances. Freeman is not established enough in a starting role to be able to afford a dry spell at the plate, though neither Laureano (.222) nor Florial (.182) has pressed the issue yet.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Heads to bench Wednesday
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Freeman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.
He'll give way to Estevan Florial in center field after starting in five of the Guardians' first six games of the season while hitting .211 with a home run and a stolen base.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Swats first long ball
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Freeman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Monday in a loss to the Mariners.
Freeman brought the Guardians to within two runs with his sixth-inning solo blast, but his team ultimately fell short. The long ball was the first of the campaign for the 24-year-old, who never hit more than six homers over a season in the minors. Freeman is better known for his speed and bat-to-ball ability, and he's attempting to use that skill set to hold down a near-everyday role in center field after playing mostly in the infield as a minor-leaguer.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Getting run in center field
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Freeman went 1-for-5 with a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 12-3 win over the Athletics.
Platoons are emerging in right field and at designated hitter, but the right-handed Freeman has started all three games in center field so far. He's done fairly well, going 3-for-12 with two RBI, two walks, two runs scored and one steal on two attempts. It's not enough to say confidently he'll be the starter in center all season -- the Athletics are a soft season-opening series for a Guardians team trying to figure out its best alignment. Still, it's encouraging Freeman is getting early at-bats, though he's yet to excel in any one area. Should Freeman stumble, Estevan Florial represents a possible platoon partner.
Freeman will be on the Guardians' Opening Day roster, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports Friday.
Freeman's defensive versatility likely played a big part in making the roster, as he hit a modest .286 with a .784 OPS over 11 Cactus League games. The 24-year-old provides cover around the infield and also saw ample playing time in center field during spring training. Center is one of the weak spots in the Guardians' lineup and the team is moving on from Myles Straw, who was waived. In addition to Freeman, Estevan Florial and Ramon Laureano could also see time in center, with Florial the only one of the trio who hits from the left side of the plate.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Offers utility upside
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Freeman has gone 4-for-14 over six Cactus League games.
Freeman has a home run, three RBI and two stolen bases so far this spring. A natural infielder, Freeman is blocked by Jose Ramirez at third base (his natural position) and Andres Gimenez at second base. Shortstop remains wide open, and Freeman is also getting looks in center field this spring, where he's competing with Myles Straw and Estevan Florial. Versatility should be a boon for Freeman's quest to begin 2024 in the majors even if he has to settle for a short-side platoon role.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Goes deep in loss
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Freeman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Tigers.
Freeman homered twice over his last four games of the season, giving him four long balls on the year. The infielder also posted a .242/.295/.366 slash line over 168 plate appearances. He added 18 RBI, 20 runs scored and five stolen bases, and he should have a chance to compete for a larger role in spring training next year.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Knocks third homer
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Freeman went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in Friday's 7-5 win over the Tigers.
The multi-hit effort was Freeman's first since July 9, though his playing time has been limited. The 24-year-old infielder has gone 9-for-40 (.225) over 17 games in September while swatting two of his three homers on the season. He's batting .242 with a .645 OPS, five stolen bases, 17 RBI and 19 runs scored through 62 contests overall.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Productive in win
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Freeman went 1-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Reds.
Freeman got the Guardians on the board with an RBI single in the bottom of the second to score Ramon Laureano and later came around to score the team's second run after stealing second. It was only the third baseman's seventh hit this month, where he's now batting .200 with six RBI, four runs scored and two stolen bases.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Homers in blowout loss
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Freeman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 20-6 loss to the Twins.
Freeman has homered twice over his last four games, though that's in a stretch dating back to Aug. 26. The young infielder isn't seeing steady playing time as the Guardians instead lean on veterans while trying to compete for the AL Central lead. Freeman has added nine RBI, 15 runs scored and three stolen bases while slashing .238/.306/.354 over 126 plate appearances this season.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Pops first career homer
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Freeman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Blue Jays.
Getting the start at third base and batting seventh, Freeman hooked a slow curve from Hyun Jin Ryu over the wall in left field in the fifth inning for his first career homer in the majors. The 24-year-old seems to be settling into a short-side platoon role all over the infield, but since returning from the IL in mid-August he's gone just 2-for-20 with six strikeouts.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Activated from injured list
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Freeman (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
Freeman missed the last two weeks of action with a shoulder issue. Brayan Rocchio and Gabriel Arias have been seeing action at shortstop for the Guardians since the Amed Rosario trade, but Freeman could be worked into the mix.
Freeman (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
Freeman has been out of action for just over a week with shoulder soreness that first popped up Aug. 1 versus the Astros. The fact that he's already set for a rehab assignment is a positive sign that he could be activated when first eligible. What's less clear is where Freeman might fit in the Guardians' infield once he returns, as Brayan Rocchio and Gabriel Arias have both enjoyed some success with more playing time in recent weeks.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Placed on 10-day IL
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Cleveland placed Freeman on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Aug. 2, with right shoulder soreness, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
There's no exact diagnosis yet, but Freeman will be sidelined until at least next weekend. Jose Tena is joining the Guardians on Friday to provide additional middle infield depth behind Andres Gimenez, Brayan Rocchio and Gabriel Arias.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Tending to sore shoulder
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Freeman wasn't available for Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Astros due to a sore right shoulder, MLB.com reports.
Freeman picked up the injury in Tuesday's 2-0 loss, when his shoulder acted up as he grounded out in the fourth inning. He stayed in the game for the bottom of the fourth before being replaced by Andres Gimenez in the field in the next inning. Follow-up exams on Freeman reportedly were encouraging, so he could be ready to play at some point during this weekend's series with the White Sox. The Guardians have an opening at shortstop after trading away Amed Rosario last week, but the team has thus far favored Gabriel Arias as the primary option at the position, and top prospect Brayan Rocchio was just called up Wednesday.
