Dodgers Make Surprising Promotion as Rosters Expand Around MLB
The Dodgers used one of their two newfound active roster spots on a 25-year-old infielder who has hit poorly in the majors.
The Los Angeles Dodgers experienced a disappointing August as a team, ranking 21st in MLB for on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) with a .689 OPS. Their batting average, isolated power, and runs scored also ranked among the lower positions in the league. When the roster expanded from 26 to 28 players on Tuesday, September 1, the team turned to 25-year-old infielder Alex Freeland for a promotion.
Freeland, who has a .231 average, 19 RBIs, and a .622 OPS in the majors, was chosen despite the Dodgers' best hitter at Triple-A, outfielder James Tibbs III, not being on the 40-man roster. The promotion was likely due to the need to create 40-man roster spots for catcher Will Smith and pitcher Blake Treinen, who are on the 60-day injured list and would otherwise displace other players.
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