Mike Freeman
SS FA
Sat 3/4/17 1:54 PM

Freeman cleared waivers, was assigned to Triple-A Tacoma, and will report back to spring training as a non-roster invitee, Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Freeman remains in the Mariners' organization after being DFA'd Wednesday to make room for RHP Chase De Jong. The 29-year-old will have a chance to impress in Cactus League play, but will likely begin the season at Triple-A. Acquired off waivers from Arizona, Freeman put together a nice stint with Tacoma last season, batting .305/.378/.448 in 26 games.

Mike Freeman
SS FA
Wed 3/1/17 9:04 PM

Freeman was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
A September call-up by the Mariners last year, Freeman didn't perform well at the top level in a small sample size with both Seattle and Arizona last season. He does possess enough speed and a solid contact rate that could result in him being plucked off waivers, but if not, he will likely remain in the Mariners system off of the 40-man roster. The move was required following the club's acquisition of infielder Drew Jackson from the Dodgers on Wednesday.

Mike Freeman
SS FA
Mon 9/12/16 4:11 PM

Freeman was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Freeman had a cup of coffee with both the Diamondbacks and the Mariners this season, but he'll likely be in the big leagues for the remainder of the season now that Tacoma was eliminated from the Pacific Coast League playoffs. The 29-year-old hit over .300 at the Triple-A level in both organizations this season, but that production didn't translate to the majors in his other two trips up to the bigs (2-for-15, seven strikeouts). It'll be tough for him to carve out a ton of value if he can't fare better at the plate against major league pitching.

Mike Freeman
SS FA
Sat 8/27/16 1:15 AM

Freeman was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma after Friday's game, the Seattle Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Freeman was called up Thursday for infield depth while Kyle Seager nursed a bruised foot that kept him out a couple games. Seager, though, is expected to return to the lineup Saturday, so down goes Freeman.

Mike Freeman
SS FA
Thu 8/25/16 2:10 PM

Freeman was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kyle Seager has been nursing a bruised right foot, and while the ailment isn't expected to require a DL stint, the team will call up Freeman as an additional bat in his absence. The 28-year-old is hitting .290 at Triple-A Tacoma since being claimed off waivers at the beginning of the month, and will join the roster in place on Tony Zych, who was optioned in a corresponding move.

Mike Freeman
SS FA
Tue 8/9/16 6:01 PM

Freeman was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
A waiver acquisition from Arizona earlier this month, Freeman didn't have to wait long for a major league opportunity with his new club. He was recalled and saw starts at second base and shortstop on Sunday and Monday, respectively, going a combined 2-for-6 with an RBI and two strikeouts. Freeman will head back down with Ketel Marte (illness) returning, but he has hit .322/.392/.425 in 92 games at the Triple-A level this season and figures to be up for good once rosters expand in September.

Mike Freeman
SS FA
Sun 8/7/16 2:17 PM

Freeman was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma and will start at second base and bat eighth in the order Sunday against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Freeman was claimed off waivers from the Diamondbacks earlier in August, and logged only four games with Tacoma before earning a call to the big leagues. He'll likely serve as a utility man off the bench for the Mariners, seeing most of his time at second base or in the outfield.

Mike Freeman
SS FA
Mon 8/1/16 1:41 PM

Freeman was claimed off waivers by the Mariners on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Two days after being designated for assignment by Arizona, Freeman has landed on the Mariners' 40-man roster, replacing Patrick Kivlehan. Freeman has posted a respectable .315/.376/.421 batting line in parts of three seasons at the Triple-A level, although all of those seasons were in the PCL, and his best attribute is his defensive versatility.

Mike Freeman
SS FA
Sat 7/30/16 6:08 PM

Freeman was designated for assignment Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
After being optioned to Triple-A on Thursday, Freeman will be removed from the 40-man roster and subject to waivers. If he passes through unclaimed, the outfielder will likely remain at the Triple-A level, though he could be a potential September call-up.

Mike Freeman
SS FA
Thu 7/28/16 5:38 PM

Freeman was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Thursday and a corresponding roster move will be announced Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Freeman was only getting sporadic playing time since his July 17 call-up, and he didn't collect a hit in eight at-bats. He could be back up in the majors if there's an injury or when rosters expand in September.