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Tyler Freeman Making Cactus League Debut on Thursday
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.
Source: MLB.com - Thomas Harding
Source: MLB.com - Thomas Harding
