Alex Freeland -- Injury Report
Injury Report sources for Alex Freeland of the Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided an injury update on infielder Alex Freeland following Saturday's loss to the Colorado Rockies. Freeland exited the game after jamming his thumb in the field, but Roberts clarified the substitution was strategic rather than injury-related, citing the presence of a left-hander on the mound for the subsequent half-inning. Freeland has been started at second base again to face right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen, indicating the injury is not a significant concern.
Freeland has struggled offensively this season, batting .196 with 3 RBIs despite a strong Opening Day performance that included a home run and double. However, he has shown recent improvement with hits in 2 of his last 3 games. The young infielder took over the starting role following Mookie Betts' early-season oblique injury and previously shared second base duties with Miguel Rojas.
Freeland faces increased competition for playing time with the addition of Hyeseong Kim, who has posted an OPS above .800 and accumulated the same home run and RBI totals as Freeland in fewer games. While the Dodgers have demonstrated organizational faith in Freeland as a prospect, his spot in the lineup remains dependent on improved performance. Both players are scheduled to appear in Sunday's third game of the Rockies series, with first pitch at 12:10 p.m. PT.