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Dodgers Make Crucial Roster Decision Ahead of Betts Return
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Dodgers will option second baseman Alex Freeland to Triple-A as Mookie Betts returns from the injured list on Monday. Freeland's performance did not secure his spot on the big league roster.
Key points
- Mookie Betts returns from the injured list
- Alex Freeland is optioned to Triple-A
- Freeland's performance did not secure his roster spot
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The Los Angeles Dodgers will option second baseman Alex Freeland to Triple-A when shortstop Mookie Betts returns from the injured list Monday, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.
Freeland is one of a few players who had to fight to maintain their spot on the team when Betts returned, the other’s being Hyeseong Kim and Santiago Espinal, but ultimately he didn’t do enough to warrant his place on the big league roster.
A spell in Triple-A could do the infielder some good, though, as every day at-bats are sure to help him continue to grow.
Aug 21, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Alex Freeland (76) and shortstop Mookie Betts (50) celebrate defeating the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
The 24-year-old has a .235 batting average and a .646 OPS through his first 33 games of the season, hitting just two home runs and driving in eight RBIs over the course of 98 at-bats. Freeland struggled adjusting to big league pitching after breaking camp with the Dodgers, walking at a rate just above league average and striking out at a 28.6% clip, which ranks in the bottom 20% of MLB players.
Q&A
Why is Alex Freeland being sent to Triple-A?
Alex Freeland is being sent to Triple-A because he did not perform well enough to keep his spot on the Dodgers' roster with Mookie Betts returning.
When will Mookie Betts return to the Dodgers?
Mookie Betts is set to return to the Dodgers on Monday after being on the injured list.
Who are the other players competing for a spot on the Dodgers roster?
Alongside Alex Freeland, Hyeseong Kim and Santiago Espinal were also competing for a spot on the Dodgers' roster.
