Tyler Freeman Fantasy Stats

The Colorado Rockies announced that utilityman Tyler Freeman (back) will be reinstated from the 10-day injured list, effective April 1. Backup catcher Braxton Fulford is being optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Freeman started the 2026 season on the IL due to back inflammation, which limited him to just eight games in spring training. With a profile that emphasizes contact ability and speed, Freeman hit just two home runs in 110 games in 2025, but finished with a batting average of .281, 50 runs scored, and 18 stolen bases. The right-handed batter's career-long numbers favored a reverse split, but last season he showed vast improvements against southpaws, and he hit .291 against lefties. The Rockies used Freeman mainly at second base and right field last season, but the 26-year-old also has experience at third base and center field from his three seasons with the Guardians. He should be a regular when the Rockies face left-handed starters, and his versatility in the field will allow him to pick up an occasional start in between.

Colorado Rockies outfielder/first baseman Tyler Freeman (back) will start the 2026 regular season on the 10-day injured list due to lower-back inflammation, according to Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette. Freeman dealt with back issues this spring, and the setback he had last week means he won't be ready for Opening Day this week. The 26-year-old's back injury isn't considered very serious, though, so the hope is that he has a minimal stay on the IL and makes his season debut early in April. Freeman, a former second-round pick in 2017 by the Cleveland Guardians, played in 110 games in his first year in Denver in 2025 and hit an impressive .281 (106-for-377) with two homers, 31 RBI, 50 runs, and 18 stolen bases in 428 plate appearances. He's a contact over power-oriented hitter, limiting his fantasy appeal to mostly NL-only leagues as a utility man in Colorado once he's healthy. In addition to having limited power, Freeman probably won't be of much help away from hitter-friendly Coors Field, either.

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Tyler Freeman (back) was scratched from Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Cincinnati Reds with lower-back tightness, according to the team. Cole Carrigg will take over for the Rockies in center field. Freeman should be considered day-to-day for now. The 26-year-old former second-rounder by the Cleveland Guardians in 2017 played in 110 games in 2025 in his first year in Colorado and looked good, slashing .281/.354/.361 with a career-best .715 OPS, two home runs, 31 RBI, 50 runs scored, and a career-high 18 stolen bases in 428 plate appearances. Freeman makes a lot of contact and has some speed, but his lack of power doesn't make him all that exciting in fantasy, even at hitter-friendly Coors Field. If healthy this year, he's expected to be in more of a super-utility role as well, which will limit his playing time.

Colorado Rockies utility man Tyler Freeman (back), who had an injection in his back over the winter, is in the Cactus League lineup on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers for the first time this spring, according to MLB.com's Thomas Harding. Freeman was dealing with a lower-back strain when he reported to spring training last month, but he's healthy now and is in line to be ready for Opening Day later this month, barring a setback. The 26-year-old right-handed hitter hit an impressive .281/.354/.361 with a career-best .715 OPS, two home runs, 31 RBI, 50 runs scored, and a career-high 18 stolen bases in 428 plate appearances over 110 games last year in his first season with the Rockies. Freeman's ability to play multiple positions will help his cause, as will hitter-friendly Coors Field, but his lack of power upside keeps his ceiling and floor low in fantasy. Still, he can be useful with a big enough role for his contact/speed profile in deep-mixed and NL-only leagues.

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Tyler Freeman (back) is dealing with back soreness in spring training and is expected to return a "week or so into camp," according to MLB.com. Freeman began running on Feb. 12 and started taking grounders last Friday. He underwent an anti-inflammatory injection weeks before camp began. Barring a setback once Freeman returns to baseball activities, he should be ready in plenty of time for Opening Day in late March. The 26-year-old former second-round selection by the Cleveland Guardians in 2017 hit .281/.354/.361 with a career-best .715 OPS, two home runs, 31 RBI, 50 runs scored, and 18 stolen bases in 110 games in his first year with the Rockies in 2025. Freeman's defensive versatility -- he played mostly second base and left field, but also four other positions -- should make him a lock for a utility role. He has a contact-oriented approach at the plate and 80th percentile speed. The lack of power and consistent playing time limits his fantasy appeal to NL-only leagues.

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Tyler Freeman is being viewed primarily as an "outfielder" ahead of spring training. In 2025, Freeman saw time at several positions, logging 17 stats at second base, 66 in the outfield, 28 as a DH, and even one as a third baseman. Through 110 games, Freeman showed strong contact skills, posting a .281 AVG with an elite 11.9% K%. However, he hit only two home runs and posted a modest .715 OPS. He did show upside on the basepaths, stealing a career-high 18 bags while placing in the 80th percentile in sprint speed. Freeman was typically deployed as the team's leadoff hitter and scored 50 runs, despite batting in one of the worst lineups in the sport. However, with Freeman ticketed for a primary outfield role in 2026, he could be in danger of losing at-bats as the Rockies brought in Jake McCarthy this offseason. Managers in deep five-outfielder leagues should monitor his usage in camp. If Freeman can earn a prominent role, he would be a solid late-round target when looking to improve your steals total and batting average.

Colorado Rockies outfielder Tyler Freeman (illness) is serving as the designated hitter and will bat leadoff for the Rockies for Tuesday's tilt at Coors Field against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Erick Fedde. Freeman will return to the field after missing the last two games while being under the weather. Despite only having one home run in 170 at-bats in his first year in Colorado, the 26-year-old will have some DFS sleeper appeal out of the leadoff spot at hitter-friendly Coors Field against a very hittable pitcher. Freeman is getting it done in 56 games for the last-place Rockies this year, slashing .324/.401/.435 with a career-best .836 OPS, 15 RBI, 25 runs and 12 stolen bases in 197 plate appearances. The former second-rounder of the Cleveland Guardians has gone 19-for-56 (.339) with seven doubles, four RBI and three steals in 13 games in July.

Colorado Rockies shortstop/outfielder Tyler Freeman (hamstring) returns to the lineup Monday against the Red Sox, starting in right field and batting leadoff. Freeman sat out Sunday's series finale against the White Sox to rest a minor hamstring issue but is back in action and fully healthy. Freeman has been on fire over the past 30 days, batting .370 and providing steady production across multiple categories. With eligibility at both shortstop and outfield, he's a versatile and underrated fantasy asset. Rostered in just 15% of Yahoo leagues, Freeman offers batting average, runs, and steals. He's an under-the-radar pickup for managers needing a spark can look to add him in 12-plus team leagues.

Colorado Rockies outfielder Tyler Freeman (hamstring) is not in Sunday's lineup when the Rockies conclude a series against the White Sox. According to Thomas Harding of MLB.com, the outfielder is dealing with a sore right hamstring. Harding noted that this minor injury has not affected his play. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in case this injury begins to linger. Freeman has been one of the most productive hitters over the past month. In his last 19 games, Freeman has held .379/.474/.470 slash line with six doubles, nine runs, and seven stolen bases. This afternoon, the Rockies will give prospect Yanquiel Fernandez the starting nod in right field and will bat in the eighth hole. The Rockies are a viable stack in DFS facing right-hander Shane Smith.

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Tyler Freeman (oblique) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque this weekend. Freeman has been on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain since mid-April. However, it appears the 25-year-old is nearing a return to action. Freeman appeared in just seven games before suffering the injury. During this brief stint, Freeman held a .091/.313/.091 line with just one hit and a 3:2 K:BB. He swiped one bag. Under the hood, he generated a modest .169 xBA with a .292 xwOBA, which are both well below the average marks. Last season in Cleveland, Freeman held a .209/.305/.321 line with seven home runs and swiped 11 bags. He should have close to an everyday role despite his limited offensive upside, given his defensive versatility.