Freeman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman will be on the bench for a sixth straight game, but his time as a lightly used reserve could be over after Jose Ramirez was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a fractured hand. The Indians recalled infielder Yu Chang from Triple-A Columbus and will hand him a start at third base in the series finale, but his entry into the lineup is most likely the result of the Tribe facing a left-hander (Eric Skoglund). The lefty-hitting Freeman profiles as the next man up behind Ramirez, so expect him to occupy the larger side of a platoon with Chang at the hot corner. Freeman has slashed a respectable .283/.371/.442 across 137 plate appearances this season.

Freeman remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

With the surging Indians tied with the Twins for first place in the American League Central, manager Terry Francona is expected to ride his everyday players hard until the team punches its ticket to the postseason. That mindset will likely continue to result in scant opportunities for reserve options like Freeman, who has started just once in the past two weeks.

Freeman went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and two runs scored in Monday's 8-6 win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman's second-inning blast off Tigers starter Daniel Norris opened the game's scoring. It was his third long ball of the season after entering 2019 with just one in his career. He's registered a solid .839 OPS in 90 plate appearances.

Freeman got the start in left field Tuesday and hit ninth, going 2-for-4 with a solo home run in an 8-6 loss to the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

The homer was just the second of the season for the 31-year-old utility player, but Freeman has been taking advantage of his opportunities lately, collecting two hits in each of his three starts over the last week. He's now slashing .273/.380/.409 in a meager 82 plate appearances on the year, and his recent semi-surge in playing time isn't likely to last.

Freeman remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman hasn't drawn any starts since May 31 and has made only one appearance off the bench in the subsequent seven games without logging an at-bat. He'll continue to see minimal opportunities while the everyday infield quartet of Carlos Santana, Jason Kipnis, Francisco Lindor and Jose Ramirez is healthy.

Freeman will bat second and man second base Sunday against the Athletics, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman will replace Jason Kipnis at the keystone while also assuming Kipnis' usual spot in the batting order. It's the most favorable assignment to date for Freeman, who had hit either seventh or ninth in each of his previous seven starts this season.

Freeman is starting at shortstop for the second straight game Wednesday against Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman was called up Tuesday and inserted into the lineup right away, preferred over Max Moroff, who had been on the roster since Opening Day. Freeman's role isn't likely to last long, as Francisco Lindor (ankle) is close to returning from the injured list.

Freeman's contract was selected from Triple-A Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman posted a 1.007 OPS with three home runs through nine games in Columbus and will provide additional middle-infield depth with Francisco Lindor (ankle) still on the mend. Eric Stamets was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Freeman signed a minor-league contract with Cleveland on Tuesday, T.J. Zuppe of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman was designated for assignment by the Cubs at the beginning of November. He figures to begin the 2019 season at Triple-A Columbus and serve as organizational depth.

Freeman was outrighted from the Cubs' 40-man roster Friday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman only played in one game for the Cubs this season. As expected, he was cast off the 40-man roster in order to free up space for a younger prospect to be protected from the Rule 5 draft.