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When shortstop Mookie Betts returned from the injured list last week, the Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Alex Freeland to Triple-A to make room on the roster for the four-time World Series champion.
Apr 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Alex Freeland (76) tosses the ball to first base to force an out against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
The Dodgers had to make a decision between optioning Freeland, optioning Hyeseong Kim, or designating Santiago Espinal for assignment. Los Angeles ultimately decided to send Freeland down to Triple-A.
Since then, Freeland has shined with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets and was named the Pacific Coast Player of the Week for the first time in his career on Sunday.
In his first week in Triple-A, Freeland slashed 400/.464/.920 with three home runs, eight runs scored and 11 RBIs across five games with Oklahoma City. He made three starts at third base and two at second base in those five games.
Freeland is the second player within the Dodgers’ organization to with the PCL Player of the Week Award this season. First baseman and outfielder James Tibbs III won the award for the week of March 31-April 5.
If Freeland can keep this momentum going, he could eventually find his way back to the Dodgers’ MLB roster. Last season, Freeland made his MLB debut with the Dodgers on July 30 and went on to play in 29 games, making starts at second and third base for Los Angeles.
Photo Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
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Apr 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Alex Freeland (76) tosses the ball to first base to force an out against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
The Dodgers had to make a decision between optioning Freeland, optioning Hyeseong Kim, or designating Santiago Espinal for assignment. Los Angeles ultimately decided to send Freeland down to Triple-A.
Freeland Earns Big Weekly Award in Triple-A
Since then, Freeland has shined with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets and was named the Pacific Coast Player of the Week for the first time in his career on Sunday.
In his first week in Triple-A, Freeland slashed 400/.464/.920 with three home runs, eight runs scored and 11 RBIs across five games with Oklahoma City. He made three starts at third base and two at second base in those five games.
Freeland is the second player within the Dodgers’ organization to with the PCL Player of the Week Award this season. First baseman and outfielder James Tibbs III won the award for the week of March 31-April 5.
If Freeland can keep this momentum going, he could eventually find his way back to the Dodgers’ MLB roster. Last season, Freeland made his MLB debut with the Dodgers on July 30 and went on to play in 29 games, making starts at second and third base for Los Angeles.
Photo Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
The post Alex Freeland Shines in Triple-A After Getting Optioned By Dodgers appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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