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• Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Resting Wednesday

  Rotowire Apr 17, 2024

  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: Resting in Game 2

  Rotowire Apr 13, 2024

  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

  Rotowire Apr 10, 2024

  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: Heads to bench Wednesday

  Rotowire Apr 3, 2024

  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

  Rotowire Apr 2, 2024

  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: Makes roster

  Rotowire Mar 22, 2024

  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

  Rotowire Mar 4, 2024

  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

  Rotowire Oct 2, 2023

  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

  Rotowire Sep 30, 2023

  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

  Rotowire Sep 28, 2023

  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

  Rotowire Sep 5, 2023

  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: Activated from injured list

  Rotowire Aug 16, 2023

  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.

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• Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Placed on 10-day IL

  Rotowire Aug 4, 2023

  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: Heads back to Triple-A

  Rotowire Apr 23, 2023

  Cleveland optioned Freeman to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. The move opens up a spot on the 26-man roster for lefty Logan Allen, who was called up from Triple-A ahead of his scheduled start Sunday versus the Marlins. Freeman went 2-for-7 at the dish in his brief cup of coffee with the Guardians and will return to regular playing time as he heads back to the International League.

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• Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Returns to lineup Saturday

  Rotowire Apr 22, 2023

  Freeman (shoulder) is hitting eighth and playing third base against the Marlins on Saturday for the second game of a doubleheader. Freeman has missed the past few games with a shoulder injury, but he'll return for the second game of a twin bill. Jose Ramirez will be the designated hitter for the contest with Gabriel Arias handling the shortstop duties and Amed Rosario out of the lineup.

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• Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Gets call-up from Triple-A

  Rotowire Apr 18, 2023

  The Guardians recalled Freeman from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. Freeman was off to a blazing start at Columbus with a 1.100 OPS, two home runs and five stolen bases across 64 plate appearances. The infielder might only be around for a few days while reliever Enyel De Los Santos (personal) is on paternity leave. With Amed Rosario (back) tending to a minor injury and sitting out the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Tigers, Freeman will start at shortstop and bat eighth.

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• Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Optioned to Triple-A

  Rotowire Mar 21, 2023

  Freeman was optioned to Triple-A Columbus by the Guardians on Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. Freeman hasn't hit much this spring, going just 5-for-34 at the plate. It appears that the Guardians will carry Gabriel Arias and/or Richie Palacios as utility options on the Opening Day roster.

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• Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Will get outfield look

  Rotowire Feb 20, 2023

  Freeman will play some outfield during spring training to gain positional versatility, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. When the Guardians are fully healthy, there doesn't appear to be an everyday spot available for Freeman. The 23-year-old will look to add more positions to his ledger, making him an option when injuries occur, though he still needs to hit well enough to grab a bench spot out of camp.

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• Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Picking up playing time

  Rotowire Sep 19, 2022

  Freeman will start at third base and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Twins, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. He'll pick up his third consecutive start in a row, all of which have come against right-handed pitchers. Through his first 72 big-league plate appearances, Freeman is slashing .254/.333/.302, but the Guardians may view that modest level of production as an upgrade over what the slumping Owen Miller is currently providing. Miller, who is on the bench for the fourth time in six games, owns a .579 OPS in the second half.

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• Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Still not starting

  Rotowire Sep 10, 2022

  Freeman isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Twins. Freeman has hit safely in each of his last six games but will head to the bench for a third consecutive matchup. Amed Rosario is starting at shortstop and batting second. Freeman's time as a near-everyday player for Cleveland may have come to an end.

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