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Insider's intel on Alex Freeland hints his Dodgers future doesn't look bright The Los Angeles Dodgers have a need in the infield, but a team insider is cool on the chances of top prospect Alex Freeland ascending to fil...

5 DAYS AGO • DODGERSWAY.COM

Shohei Ohtani will pitch Monday for the Dodgers; Will Smith sidelined at least through the weekend

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will make his next start as a pitcher on Monday against Colorado in Los Angeles

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Returning to Triple-A The Dodgers optioned Freeland to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact The move comes in order to make room on the active roster for Ben Rortvedt, who was selected by the Dodgers Thursday as Will Smith battles a hand injury. Alexis Diaz was also designated for assignment as part of the move. Freeland got the call at the end of July and slashed .190/.292/.310 across his first 97 plate appearances in the big leagues. The rookie infielder had been filling in for a multitude of Dodgers on the injured list, such as Max Muncy, Tommy Edman, Enrique Hernandez and Hyeseong Kim. With some of them nearing a return or having already returned, Freeland might not rejoin the Dodgers in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates shut out the Dodgers as Ohtani skips scheduled start on the mound due to illness

Andrew McCutchen and Bryan Reynolds homered to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Homers off bench in loss Freeland hit a solo home run in his lone at-bat in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Padres.

Impact Freeland, a switch hitter, has largely been held out of the lineup versus southpaws, and that held true against San Diego lefty Nestor Cortes. Freeland ended up providing the Dodgers' lone run -- and second and final hit -- when he went yard off Jeremiah Estrada as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning. This was Freeland's second homer in as many days and his fifth extra-base hits over his last six games. The young infielder is batting .241 with a .776 OPS, six RBI, 10 runs scored and a stolen base through 70 plate appearances.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Homers off bench in loss Freeland hit a solo home run in his lone at-bat in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Padres.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NL WEST BATTLE: Dodgers vs. Padres | Short Highlights 🔥

AUGUST 24, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Dodgers' Alex Freeland has now homered in back-to-back games 💥

AUGUST 24, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Nestor Cortes dominates the Dodgers, and the Padres surge into first place with a 5-1 victory

The San Diego Padres have reclaimed the NL West lead with a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers prospect Alex Freeland upset despite hitting first career home run Alex Freeland said his first home run was special, but also "bittersweet" after the Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the San Diego Padres.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Swats first major-league homer Freeland went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Padres.

Impact Freeland has four extra-base hits over his last five games. His homer Friday was the first of his big-league career, coming in his 20th game. Freeland is up to a .228/.353/.351 slash line with five RBI, nine runs scored and a stolen base through 69 plate appearances. He should continue to see time primarily against right-handed pitchers while the Dodgers wait to get some infielders back from injuries.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers vs. Padres Highlights | MLB on FOX

AUGUST 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Yu Darvish, bullpen dazzle in 3-hitter, and Padres beat Dodgers 2-1 to even NL West race

Yu Darvish combined with three relievers on a three-hitter, and the San Diego Padres pulled even with the Los Angeles Dodgers atop the NL West once again with a 2-1 victory

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Perking up at plate Freeland went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple, a run and an RBI in Thursday's 9-5 win over Colorado.

Impact Freeland not only posted his first MLB three-hit effort, he also hit his first big-league triple and his second major-league double. The rookie infielder went 6-for-17 in the first five games following his July 29 call-up, but he then sputtered to a 1-for-25 stretch that included 10 strikeouts (albeit with seven walks) over his next 10 contests. Freeland may be starting to turn things back around, though, going 5-for-13 with three extra-base knocks and just one punchout over his past four contests. He's been starting regularly against right-handed pitchers, logging time at both second and third base.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Freeman hits 2-run homer in 1st inning, Kershaw wins 4th straight start as Dodgers beat Rockies 9-5

Freddie Freeman hit a two-run home on the sixth pitch of the game, Clayton Kershaw won his fourth straight start, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 9-5

AUGUST 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Posts first steal Freeland went 0-for-1 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Padres.

Impact Freeland's major-league career started well, but he's gone just 2-for-25 with seven walks and 10 strikeouts over his last 10 games. He's still seeing a decent share of playing time as the Dodgers try to plug holes in an infield missing Max Muncy (oblique), Tommy Edman (ankle) and Enrique Hernandez (elbow). Sunday's steal was the first of Freeland's career, and he's batting .167 with two RBI and six runs scored over his first 15 contests.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts first steal Freeland went 0-for-1 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Padres.

Impact Freeland's major-league career started well, but he's gone just 2-for-25 with seven walks and 10 strikeouts over his last 10 games. He's still seeing a decent share of playing time as the Dodgers try to plug holes in an infield missing Max Muncy (oblique), Tommy Edman (ankle) and Enrique Hernandez (elbow). Sunday's steal was the first of Freeman's career, and he's batting .167 with two RBI and six runs scored over his first 15 contests.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mookie Betts' clutch homer lifts Dodgers over Padres 5-4, extending NL West lead to 2 games

Mookie Betts hits a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Sunday

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers Tie Padres Atop NL West After Holding On In First Game of Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers held on to beat San Diego 3-2 on Friday night to tie the Padres atop the NL West.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Dodgers Tie Padres Atop NL West After Holding On In First Game of Series

Dodgers' Max Muncy lands on IL again with oblique strain

Max Muncy has landed on the injured list for the second time this season, creating a platoon at third base for the Los Angeles Dodgers

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

On bench after four straight starts Freeland is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Freeland had started at either second base or third base in each of the Dodgers' previous four games and went 2-for-14 with two walks, two runs and one RBI, but he'll hit the bench for the series finale. Max Muncy should serve as Los Angeles' primary option at third base now that he's healthy again, but Freeland could rank as the team's preferred second baseman over Miguel Rojas until the Dodgers get one of Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) or Tommy Edman (ankle) back from the injured list.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On bench after four straight starts Freeland is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scherzer and Kershaw square off in rare duel of 3,000-strikeout club members

Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw went toe-to-toe for six innings in a vintage duel Friday night

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Ohtani homers for 1,000th hit and strikes out 8, but Cardinals rally past Dodgers 5-3

Shohei Ohtani homered for his 1,000th career hit and struck out a season-high eight in four innings on the mound, but the St. Louis Cardinals rallied to beat the Los Angeles Dodger...

AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press

On bench in Muncy's return Freeland is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact With Max Muncy (knee) returning from the 10-day injured list Monday and taking back his usual spot at third base in the series finale, Freeland will hit the bench after he had manned the hot corner in each of the previous four games while going 4-for-13 with an RBI and a 1:6 BB:K. Since utility man Tommy Edman (ankle) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move, Freeland's stay in the big leagues will be extended, though he'll now have to vie for playing time at the keystone. Miguel Rojas will start at second base Monday, but manager Dave Roberts said that Freeland will receive his first start at the position Tuesday, per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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