Freeman went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's victory over the Diamondbacks.
The right-handed hitter replaced Mickey Moniak in the seventh inning and made the most of his chances, belting a two-run homer in the eighth off Andrew Saalfrank. Freeman has been hot at the plate, hitting safely in six straight contests and in 12 of 14 games this month.
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Rockies' Tyler Freeman: Beginning on bench Saturday
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Freeman is out of the starting lineup Saturday versus Arizona.
Freeman will get a rest after starting five straight games, during which he went 8-for-20 with a walk and two stolen bases. He's been starting primarily in right field of late, but that role will go to Yanquiel Fernandez on Saturday.
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Rockies' Tyler Freeman: Taking afternoon off
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Freeman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Hunter Goodman will serve as Colorado's designated hitter and Yanquiel Fernandez will pick up a start in right field while Freeman rests for the series finale in Arizona. Freeman had started and batted out of the leadoff spot in each of the Rockies' last six games, going 5-for-23 with three walks, one double, two stolen bases and four runs.
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Rockies' Tyler Freeman: Out due to illness
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Freeman isn't starting Sunday against the Twins because of an illness, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Freeman has settled into an everyday role between right field and DH, but he'll begin on the bench Sunday. It's not clear if the speedy veteran will be available off the bench. With Freeman out of the lineup, Hunter Goodman is getting a day off his feet at DH, while Yanquiel Fernandez is starting in right field.
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Rockies' Tyler Freeman: Five-game hitting streak
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Freeman went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk and a run scored Saturday against the White Sox.
Freeman has had an excellent homestand, going 10-for-22 with four doubles, three steals, two runs scored and two RBI across five games. He has at least one hit in 10 of his last 11 games at Coors Field and currently has a five-game hitting streak. Freeman has also taken over as the Rockies' primary leadoff hitter, with his last 12 starts coming from atop the order.
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Rockies' Tyler Freeman: Exiting starting nine
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Freeman is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.
Freeman had started each of the previous six tilts, but he will begin the series finale on the bench. Brenton Doyle will get a start at designated hitter, and Mickey Moniak will start in right field as the Rockies go for the sweep.
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Rockies' Tyler Freeman: Getting afternoon off
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Freeman is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants.
Mickey Moniak will receive the start in right field Thursday, but Freeman seems to have at least temporarily supplanted him as the Rockies' preferred option at the position against both right- and left-handed pitching. Freeman had started in each of the Rockies' first nine games of June, going 12-for-27 (.444 average) with one home run, two stolen bases and a 4:0 BB:K.
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Rockies' Tyler Freeman: Tallies first homer of 2025
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Freeman went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Mets.
Freeman has primarily served in a small-side platoon role, with Sunday marking only his second start against a righty since being activated from the injured list May 17. He delivered with the opportunity, tallying his first home run of the season in the fifth inning. Freeman also swiped his fourth bag of the campaign, and he could be a decent source of steals if his playing time picks up.
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Rockies' Tyler Freeman: Three hits in loss
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Freeman went 3-for-4 with a double, a steal, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's loss to the Phillies.
Freeman paced the Colorado offense with three hits and picked up his first extra-base hit of the year. He now has two steals and has not struck out in 10 at-bats since returning from injury Friday.
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Rockies' Tyler Freeman: Slated to begin rehab assignment
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Freeman (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque this weekend, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.
Out since mid-April with a left oblique strain, Freeman has been cleared for game action and shouldn't require too many rehab at-bats before rejoining the Rockies' active roster. The versatile 25-year-old has various paths to playing time if he can perform well, although the career .221/.304/.324 hitter is no safe bet in that regard.
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Rockies' Tyler Freeman: Making progress
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Freeman (oblique) is swinging with no restrictions during batting practice, MLB.com reports.
Freeman has been sidelined since mid-April, so he'll likely require at least a short rehab appearance. He had only one hit in 11 at-bats prior to being sidelined, though the Rockies have rotated between Kyle Farmer, Adael Amador and Owen Miller at second base, so Freeman could have a path to playing time if his performance picks up upon his return.
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Rockies' Tyler Freeman: Lands on 10-day IL
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The Rockies placed Freeman on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a left oblique strain.
Freeman was initially included in the Rockies' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres, but he was scratched after tweaking his oblique in the batting cage. Further tests revealed a strain, and the injury is severe enough to warrant a stint on the injured list. To shore up their infield depth, the Rockies recalled Adael Amador from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move.
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Rockies' Tyler Freeman: In Thursday's lineup
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Freeman (wrist) will start at second base and bat ninth in Thursday's game versus the Phillies.
Freeman hasn't played since being hit on the left wrist by a pitch in Sunday's game versus the Rays, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go in Thursday's series finale. It's the second start this season for the former Guardian.
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Rockies' Tyler Freeman: Nursing sore wrist
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Freeman is tending to a sore left wrist after being hit by a pitch in the sixth inning of Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Rays, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Making his first start of the season Sunday, Freeman played second base and grounded out in his first at-bat in the top of the third inning before taking his base on the hit-by-pitch in the sixth. Freeman came around to score a game-tying run and then went back out in the field for the bottom of the sixth, but he was lifted for a pinch hitter the next time his turn in the batting order came up in the top of the seventh. Fortunately for Freeman, X-rays on his wrist came back negative, but he's considered day-to-day while he waits for the soreness and swelling to subside. Kyle Farmer will start at second base in Monday's series opener in Philadelphia.
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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.
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Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Brought up for ALDS
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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.
