David Freitas
C FA
Thu 3/23/23 12:32 AM

Freitas was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Dodgers on Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Freitas slashed .239/.310/.345 last season with the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate before being released in early July. He's made the most of his spring training opportunities, posting a .967 OPS in 18 plate appearances, but he's not much more than an organizational depth piece behind major-leaguers Will Smith and Austin Barnes.

David Freitas
C FA
Thu 1/5/23 11:23 AM

Freitas signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Freitas joined the Yankees on a minor-league deal for 2022 and had a .655 OPS at the Triple-A level before he was released in July. The 33-year-old has 59 games in the big leagues under his belt and hasn't played at the highest level since 2019.

David Freitas
C FA
Wed 7/13/22 4:12 PM

The Yankees released Freitas from his minor-league contract Wednesday, Conor Foley of The Scranton Times-Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Freitas' path to playing time with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre was blocked with Ben Rortvedt (knee) in the midst of a rehab assignment with the affiliate and prospect Josh Breaux having recently been promoted from Double-A Somerset, so the Yankees elected to cut ties with the veteran backstop. The 33-year-old hit .239 with two home runs in 126 plate appearances for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season and could catch on with another organization that's in the market for experienced catching depth at the Triple-A level.

David Freitas
C FA
Thu 12/23/21 9:59 AM

Freitas signed a minor-league contract with the Yankees on Dec. 14.
EDGE Analysis
After a brief stint in the Korean Baseball Organization to begin 2021, Freitas returned stateside last summer, joining the Rays on a minor-league deal. He elected free agency after the season and was able to catch on with another American League East club on a minor-league pact. Freitas is expected to join the Yankees for big-league spring training, but he'll most likely be headed for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre prior to Opening Day.

David Freitas
C FA
Tue 8/3/21 12:09 PM

Freitas signed a minor-league contract with the Rays on July 24.
EDGE Analysis
Freitas returned stateside after he was released from his contract with the Korea Baseball Organization's Kiwoom Heroes in late June. The veteran catcher is currently playing for the Rays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate, but he'll likely report to Triple-A Durham within the next couple of weeks.

David Freitas
C FA
Fri 2/5/21 9:53 AM

Freitas agreed to a one-year, $600,000 deal with the Kiwoom Heroes of the Korea Baseball Organization on Friday, Jee-ho Yoo of the Yonhap News Agency reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old was set to be one of six catchers on Milwaukee's 40-man roster entering spring training, so he'll opt to head to Korea for the 2021 campaign instead. Freitas has a .200/.268/.288 slash line in 59 big-league appearances but he's expected to mostly serve as a designated hitter for the Heroes while also seeing time at first base and behind the plate.

David Freitas
C FA
Wed 9/30/20 3:01 PM

The Brewers added Freitas to their 28-man roster Wednesday ahead of the wild-card series with the Dodgers, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Injured pitchers Brett Anderson (finger) and Devin Williams (shoulder) were left off Milwaukee's roster, opening spots for Freitas and outfielder Ben Gamel. Freitas is expected to serve as the Brewers' No. 3 catcher behind Jacob Nottingham and Omar Narvaez.

David Freitas
C FA
Thu 3/19/20 1:54 PM

Freitas was optioned to Triple-A San Antonio on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Freitas was in camp competing for a backup catcher spot but never seemed likely to win a role, as both Omar Narvaez and Manny Pina appeared to be safely ahead of him. If he does spend any time on the big-league roster this season, it's unlikely to be in a fantasy-relevant role. The 31-year-old has played just 59 games at the highest level, hitting .200/.268/.288 with one home run.

David Freitas
C FA
Mon 3/9/20 12:10 PM

Freitas went 2-for-2 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's split squad game against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Freitas got off to a slow start this spring, but he doubled twice and knocked in three runs over his last three appearances. Even if he ends the exhibition season on a high note, his season will likely begin in the minors with both Omar Narvaez and Manny Pina comfortably ahead of him on the depth chart.

David Freitas
C FA
Sun 9/1/19 11:43 AM

Freitas was recalled from Triple-A San Antonio on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Freitas had been battling an intercostal injury throughout the middle of August but recently returned to San Antonio's lineup. Having proven he's healthy, Freitas will join the Brewers as depth among their catchers. He's hit well in Triple-A, racking up a .381/.361/.561 line across 91 total games.