Dodgers Optioning Alex Freeland in Major Roster Move: Report
The decision is in.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to option infielder Alex Freeland to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, reports Jack Harris of the California Post.
Alex Freeland is expected to be optioned by the Dodgers with Mookie Betts returning from the injured list, per source
- Jack Harris (@ByJackHarris) May 11, 2026
This comes amid a major roster battle between Freeland, Hyeseong Kim and Santiago Espinal with the impending return of Mookie Betts.
It appears the Dodgers have decided to option Freeland, meaning Kim and Espinal are safe for now. Freeland beat out Kim on the Dodgers' Opening Day roster, but Kim has been a spark plug for the team since being called up to replace Betts.
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This story was originally published May 11, 2026 at 2:20 PM.