The Los Angeles Dodgers made a stunning announcement Thursday evening, as they positioned All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman on the injured checklist because of his ankle harm. The transfer was retroactive to March 31, which means he’ll be out not less than one week.
Extra information: Dodgers Place Freddie Freeman on Injured Listing As a result of Unlucky Replace
Whereas the staff introduced Freeman was on the IL, they didn’t announce the corresponding roster transfer.
The Dodgers have doubtless already made that call, as that participant might want to meet the staff in Philadelphia for his or her upcoming three-game sequence in opposition to the Phillies starting Friday evening. The query stays, although, who they’ll be calling up. Listed below are a couple of 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 enjoying first base, and this might be his finest alternative to make his MLB debut for the foreseeable future barring an harm.
The Dodgers have needed to see how Speeding’s bat would play on the MLB stage. 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, nonetheless, isn’t on the 40-man roster, so L.A. must open a 40-man spot.
2. James Outman
Whereas Outman wouldn’t straight assist by taking on at first base, the outfielder would give L.A. one other left-handed bat with Freeman out. Outman might 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 better 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 enjoying first base, and can also be left-handed.
4. Different Choices
The Dodgers might 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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