The Los Angeles made a shocking announcement Thursday night time, as they positioned All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman on the injured listing on account of his ankle damage. The transfer was retroactive to March 31, which means he’ll be out no less than one week.
Extra information: Place Freddie Freeman on Injured Listing On account of Unlucky Replace
Whereas the staff introduced Freeman was on the IL, they didn’t announce the corresponding roster transfer.
The have possible already made that call, as that participant might want to meet the staff in Philadelphia for his or her upcoming three-game sequence in opposition to the Phillies starting Friday night time. The query stays, although, who they’ll be calling up. Listed below are a number of choices:
1. Dalton Dashing
Dashing’s path to becoming a member of the massive league roster has been blocked by catchers Will Smith and Austin Barnes. Nevertheless, Dashing does have expertise enjoying first base, and this may very well be his finest alternative to make his MLB debut for the foreseeable future barring an damage.
The have wished to see how Dashing’s bat would play on the MLB stage. This could be an ideal week to see what he can do. The truth that he’s a left-handed bat doesn’t harm, both.
Dashing, nonetheless, isn’t on the 40-man roster, so L.A. must open a 40-man spot.
2. James Outman
Whereas Outman wouldn’t instantly assist by taking on at first base, the outfielder would give L.A. one other left-handed bat with Freeman out. Outman might clearly play in middle area, the place Andy Pages has struggled to begin the yr.
Outman is on the 40-man roster, making it a neater roster transfer.
3. Hunter Feduccia
Like Outman, Feduccia is on the 40-man roster. Whereas he’s primarily a catcher, he has restricted previous expertise enjoying first base, and can also be left-handed.
4. Different Choices
The might additionally elect to name up any of Hyeseong Kim (on the 40-man roster and left-handed), David Bote (not on the 40-man roster and right-handed), or Eddie Rosario (not on the 40-man roster and left-handed). Bote has some expertise at first base, whereas Kim is a center infielder and Rosario is an outfielder.
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