Mike Freeman Fantasy Stats

The Cincinnati Reds acquired utility infielder Mike Freeman from the Cleveland Indians on Friday in exchange for cash. The Indians valued Freeman's versatility and experience around the infield after he played 99 games and hit .270 in the last two years for them. They had signed him to a minor league deal last month with a spring training invitation. But with Amed Rosario now in town and Yu Chang also on the roster, Freeman was unlikely to make the team's Opening Day roster. The 33-year-old should have a better chance to crack Cincy's Opening Day roster as a utility man, but he won't necessarily be guaranteed regular playing time. His main competition will come from Kyle Farmer, Jose Garcia and Alex Blandino.

Cleveland Indians infielder Mike Freeman is playing second base and batting sixth on Wednesday as second baseman Jason Kipnis continues to deal with a hip issue. Freeman has hit .171/.280/.256 in 153 career plate appearances over four seasons with five teams, which demonstrates that he is not viable for DFS despite hitting his second career home run on June 9. Other Indians near the top of the lineup, such as Francisco Lindor, Carlos Santana or Tyler Naquin, are better plays against Cincinnati Reds starter Anthony DeSclafani and his 4.85 ERA since the start of 2018.

Cleveland Indians infielder Mike Freeman is drawing a rare start for the Tribe in Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Freeman normally only plays on rest days for Jose Ramirez. However, Ramirez is sliding over to designated hitter for this contest, so that opens up third base for Freeman. The veteran lefty infielder will bat second versus righty Dylan Covey. Freeman is in a favorable part of the batting order, but doesn't offer much to DFS players.

The Cubs announced on Thursday that they have claimed outfielder Jacob Hannenann off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. Hannemann is familiar to the Cubs brass as they drafted him and lost him last season as they have to open a spot on their 40-man roster. In related news, the Cubs designated shortstop Mike Freeman for assignment who the club picked up from the Mariners last season. Neither player figures to hold any significant fantasy value heading into next season.

The Chicago Cubs will promote shortstop Mike Freeman when rosters expand Friday. Freeman has played in 20 games in the big leagues this year for both the Mariners and Dodgers but struggled with a .057 batting average. In Triple-A he has hit .306. He figures to just be depth for the Cubs as Addison Russell (foot) had a setback during his rehab game last night.