Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Alex Freeland was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on May 11, 2026, when Mookie Betts returned from a strained oblique injury. Freeland started the season strong with a double and home run on Opening Day but saw his offensive performance decline significantly. Through 33 games in the majors, he posted a .235/.309/.337 slash line with 2 home runs and 8 RBIs across 98 at-bats, featuring an elevated 28.6% strikeout rate. Despite solid defensive metrics (3 outs above average, 3 defensive runs saved), the Dodgers chose to option Freeland over Hyeseong Kim, who outperformed him with a .289/.353/.395 slash line and 114 wRC+. Upon returning to Triple-A, Freeland won PCL Player of the Week, hitting .400/.464/.920 with 3 home runs and 2 triples in 5 games.
Strengths
- + Strong Opening Day performance with double and home run
- + Solid defensive metrics (3 outs above average, 5th in majors; 3 defensive runs saved, 8th in majors)
- + Switch-hitter with ability to walk
- + Excellent Triple-A performance immediately after optioning (.400/.464/.920 with 3 HR and 2 triples in 5 games)
- + Won PCL Player of the Week in first week back in minors
- + Professional approach and willingness to learn per manager Dave Roberts
- + Improved at-bats in final 10 days before optioning
About
Alex Freeland is a shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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