The Los Angeles are calling up prime prospect Alex Freeland, per The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya.
Freeland is the group’s No. 3 general prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and performs the infield.
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The possible corresponding transfer could be outfielder Esteury Ruiz being optioned, assuming nobody is happening the injured record. Infielder Hyeseong Kim is battling a shoulder damage, however it hasn’t stored him out of the lineup, as he began at second base on Monday.
The anticipated transfer could be Ruiz being despatched down, permitting Freeland to function infield depth, with Tommy Edman getting extra time within the outfield. Freeland may even play third base till Max Muncy returns, which is anticipated to be both this weekend or early subsequent week.
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Who’s Alex Freeland?
The chosen Freeland within the third spherical of the 2023 MLB Draft. The infielder shortly rose by the minor league ranks, starting this season in Triple-A, the place he’s slashed .253/.377/.421 with 12 dwelling runs, 71 runs batted in and an OPS of .799.
Freeland, 23, has primarily performed third base and shortstop, whereas additionally spending a bit time at second base within the group.
He’s a switch-hitter who may spell Muncy at third base and Mookie Betts at shortstop whereas additionally probably getting alternatives at second base since Kim primarily performs in opposition to right-handed pitching.
With Kiké Hernandez nowhere close to a return, the seem able to see what Freeland can provide them on the MLB stage.
Right here’s MLB Pipeline’s scouting report on Freeland:
“Freeland’s swing choices rank among the many greatest in Los Angeles’ system, and he ranked sixth within the Minors with 91 walks in ’24. A switch-hitter, he makes extra contact and has extra influence from the left facet of the plate, although he did enhance his righty manufacturing final season. He has a fast bat and good really feel for launching balls within the air to his pull facet, which may translate into 20 homers per 12 months.
“Whereas he’s a mean runner, Freeland’s superior instincts enable him to play faster than that on the bases and at shortstop. He covers floor to either side and has dependable palms and plus arm energy, elements that add as much as stable protection at quick. He additionally has seen motion at second and third base and has a flooring of a utilityman, however he undoubtedly profiles as an on a regular basis participant at shortstop.”
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