The Guardians plan to call up Freeman from Triple-A Columbus prior to Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cleveland isn't be known to be dealing with any injuries to its infielders, so Freeman's promotion may just be a matter of the organization rewarding him for his hot hitting at Columbus of late. Though he owns a .735 OPS for the season at Triple-A, Freeman recorded hits in all but one of his last 15 starts while slashing .400/.478/.500 with two home runs, three stolen bases and a 6:5 BB:K over that stretch. Freeman, who has picked up starts at second base, third base and shortstop at Triple-A this season, could unseat Ernie Clement as Cleveland's top utility infielder.

Freeman is hitting just .220/.333/.319 with three homers, two steals and a 10:18 BB:K through 35 games for Triple-A Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

While no one expected Freeman to muscle up and start hitting homers in bunches, he's been utterly punchless this season. It's been particularly bad over his last 16 games, in which Freeman has managed a brutal .175/.307/.270 line with a couple home runs and no other extra-base hits. Generally considered something of a doubles machine, the 23-year-old hasn't hit a two-bagger since way back on May 19. The only positives to take away from this season so far are that Freeman has kept his strikeout rate low and that his BABIP is an unlucky .233. If he can get back to what made him successful in the lower levels of the minors, Freeman could grow into a contact-heavy starter at second base, but this season has mostly been a step backward so far.

Freeman (shoulder) will report to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday and is expected to be activated from the 7-day injured list in advance of the affiliate's game against Louisville, Emily Waldon of Baseball America reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman looks ready to make his Triple-A debut and his first minor-league appearance since July 25 of last season after a nine-month recovery from a left shoulder injury that ultimately required surgery. The Guardians could initially look to manage Freeman's workload coming off the injury by deploying him as a designated hitter, but he's expected to eventually settle into an everyday role at shortstop, third base or second base. If Freeman is able to rediscover his pre-injury form and pick up where he left off at Akron -- he posted an .842 OPS in 180 plate appearances in 2021 -- he could be in store for his first big-league call-up at some point in the second half of the season.

Freeman (shoulder) has begun participating in full team workouts at extending spring training in Arizona, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman remains on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Columbus while he continues to ramp up from the shoulder surgery he required last summer. He's likely at least a couple weeks away from debuting with the Triple-A club.

Triple-A Columbus placed Freeman (shoulder) on its 7-day injured list April 5.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old is apparently still in need of further time to complete his rehab program for the surgery he required last August to address a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Prior to his 2021 season being cut short by the shoulder injury, Freeman slashed .323/.372/.470 across 180 plate appearances at Double-A Akron.

Freeman (shoulder) is set to resume hitting within the next week, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman is recovering from surgery to fix a torn labrum in his left shoulder. He has not been cleared to play games yet, but it seems he shouldn't miss too much of the minor-league season. He's expected to see most of his time at Triple-A Columbus this year after hitting .323/.372/.470 across 180 plate appearances with Double-A Akron in 2021.

Freeman (shoulder) was added to Cleveland's 40-man roster Friday.

EDGE Analysis

This move was a given, even though Freeman's 2021 season didn't go as planned. He performed up to his usual standards (.323/.372/.470), but was limited to 41 games at Double-A when a shoulder injury ended his season. He is recovering from left labrum surgery and should spend the bulk of the 2022 season at Triple-A.

Freeman underwent season-ending surgery on his left shoulder Monday.

EDGE Analysis

More specifically, the procedure addressed the labrum of Freeman's left shoulder, which had been a concern for the 22-year-old since late June. He was on Double-A Akron's 7-day injured list for approximately three weeks before returning to action July 218, but he appeared in only five games before being shut down again. Freeman is expected to make a full recovery from surgery and could be available for the start of the 2022 minor-league season.

Freeman is done for the season due to "labrum concerns," Emily Waldon of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was out from June 24 through July 17 with a shoulder injury, then returned for a week and was placed back on the injured list with Double-A Akron. This report doesn't make it seem like the Arizona Fall League will be an option for Freeman, so the hope is that he can get healthy in time for spring training. Freeman, 22, has one of the best hit tools in the minors, slashing .323/.372/.470 with an 11.7 percent strikeout rate in 41 games during his first exposure to Double-A pitching.

Freeman was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list with a left shoulder strain Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman missed nearly a month with the same injury in late June and early July, and he went 5-for-17 with three doubles, three runs and a walk in five games at Double-A Akron since returning from the injured list. However, it's not yet clear how much time he'll miss after the issue apparently flared up recently.