Freeman was announced as the manager of the Double-A Arkansas Travelers in the Mariners' organization Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The move officially brings the 35-year-old's playing career to a close. Drafted 331st overall by the Diamondbacks in 2010, Freeman appeared in the big leagues in every season from 2016 to 2021, hitting .225/.306/.306 in 193 career games. He did not play affiliated ball in 2022.

Freeman cleared waivers Tuesday and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman was designated for assignment Sunday, and it's hard to see him pass through waivers unclaimed. There's not much of a market for a 34-year-old with a career .225/.306/.306 slash line.

The Reds designated Freeman for assignment Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

He'll surrender his spot on the 40-man roster to infielder/outfielder Nick Senzel (knee), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Assuming he clears waivers within the next few days, Freeman should stick around with Senzel in Louisville after he was previously optioned to the affiliate Aug. 6. Over 37 games at the big-league level this season, the journeyman utility player slashed an unremarkable .186/.262/.186 in 65 plate appearances.

Freeman was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman had been filling almost exclusively a bench role, starting just once in the Reds' last 16 games. He'll make way on the roster for Mike Moustakas (heel), who returned from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Freeman will start at third base and bat eighth Sunday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman will pick up his second start of the second half after previously filling in for Kyle Farmer at shortstop in a July 18 loss to the Brewers. The veteran utility man is slashing .200/.286/.200 across 56 plate appearances on the season.

Freeman will start at shortstop and bat eighth Monday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman will enter the lineup for the first time since June 16 and will pick up just his second start in the Reds' last 20 games. The 33-year-old utility man is unlikely to pick up regular starts at any point this season unless the Reds are missing multiple everyday infielders due to injury.

The Reds recalled Freeman from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman will fill the roster spot of Michael Feliz, who goes to the injured list for undisclosed reasons. After narrowly missing out on a big-league roster spot in spring training, Freeman has struggled with a .208 average in 48 Triple-A at-bats this season. He'll serve as additional infield depth for however long he remains with the Reds.

The Reds reassigned Freeman to their minor-league camp Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman had been in contention for a utility role on the Reds' Opening Day roster, but his demotion leaves Kyle Farmer and Alex Blandino as the main contenders for one or two available reserve jobs in the infield.

Freeman was traded from Cleveland to Cincinnati in exchange for cash considerations Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move could be a good one for Freeman, as the Reds have a very uninspiring mix of options at shortstop, featuring players such as Jose Garcia, Kyle Farmer, Kyle Holder and Dee Strange-Gordon. Of course, Freeman isn't a particularly exciting option himself. His career .232/.315/.330 slash line fits right in with the aforementioned group, so there's no particular reason to believe he'll move to the front of it. Even if he does carve out a regular role, it's hard to envision him posting the kind of numbers that would help fantasy teams.

Freeman re-signed with Cleveland on a minor-league deal Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The contract includes an invitation to big-league camp, where Freeman should be in the running for a bench spot. He's filled that role on and off in Cleveland for the last two seasons, hitting a passable .270/.352/.377 in 256 plate appearances.