The Cleveland Guardians activated infielder Tyler Freeman from the 10-day injured list and optioned rookie infielder Jose Tena to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.
Freeman had been placed on the IL on Aug. 4 (retroactive to Aug. 2) because of a right shoulder sprain. Freeman, 24, has been productive at the major league level this year, batting .286 (24-for-84) with six doubles, six RBIs and a .344 on-base percentage in 38 games.
Freeman has played third base, second base, shortstop, left field and designated hitter for the Guardians this season.
Tena, 22, made his MLB debut Aug. 5 and is 2-for-8 in three games. He’s also played in 82 games at Triple-A and Double-A this season, batting .261 in 311 at-bats.
–Field Level Media
