The Los Angeles Dodgers made a shocking announcement Thursday night time, as they positioned All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman on the injured listing as a result of his ankle damage. The transfer was retroactive to March 31, which means he’ll be out no less than one week.
Extra information: Dodgers Place Freddie Freeman on Injured Record As a consequence of Unlucky Replace
Whereas the group introduced Freeman was on the IL, they didn’t announce the corresponding roster transfer.
The Dodgers have possible already made that call, as that participant might want to meet the group in Philadelphia for his or her upcoming three-game sequence towards the Phillies starting Friday night time. The query stays, although, who they’ll be calling up. Listed below are just a few choices:
1. Dalton Speeding
Speeding’s path to becoming a member of the large league roster has been blocked by catchers Will Smith and Austin Barnes. Nevertheless, Speeding does have expertise taking part in first base, and this could possibly be his greatest alternative to make his MLB debut for the foreseeable future barring an damage.
The Dodgers have wished to see how Speeding’s bat would play on the MLB degree. This might be an ideal week to see what he can do. The truth that he’s a left-handed bat doesn’t damage, both.
Speeding, nevertheless, isn’t on the 40-man roster, so L.A. must open a 40-man spot.
2. James Outman
Whereas Outman wouldn’t instantly assist by taking up at first base, the outfielder would give L.A. one other left-handed bat with Freeman out. Outman may clearly play in heart subject, the place Andy Pages has struggled to start out the yr.
Outman is on the 40-man roster, making it a neater roster transfer.
3. Hunter Feduccia
Like Outman, Feduccia is on the 40-man roster. Whereas he’s primarily a catcher, he has restricted previous expertise taking part in first base, and can also be left-handed.
4. Different Choices
The Dodgers may additionally elect to name up any of Hyeseong Kim (on the 40-man roster and left-handed), David Bote (not on the 40-man roster and right-handed), or Eddie Rosario (not on the 40-man roster and left-handed). Bote has some expertise at first base, whereas Kim is a center infielder and Rosario is an outfielder.
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