PT TODAY: Freeman replaces González in Cleveland
May 7 2023
AMERICAN LEAGUE | Jump to NL
NEWS: Cleveland optioned OF Oscar González to AAA-Columbus and recalled IF Tyler Freeman from AAA-Columbus
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: After thriving in a starting role as a rookie in 2022, González fell into the short side of a platoon with Will Brennan, struggled out of the gate (.192/.213/.288 in 75 PA), and will now return to AAA to receive regular playing time. We’ve cut a significant portion of González’s projected at-bats and given increases to both Gabriel Arias and Freeman. Arias, who has been primarily an infielder during his career, started in right field on Saturday and will likely take González’s short-side platoon role for the time being. Meanwhile, with Arias shifting to the...
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