Tyler

Freeman

It’s his second day off in a row against a right-hander and third day off in four games, perhaps portending that we shouldn’t consider Johnston a full-time starter against righties anymore. Sterlin Thompson is DHing while Tyler Freeman plays right field.

Freeman progressed through the concussion protocol after being drilled in the head by a 98-mph cutter from Jacob Misiorowski during last Saturday’s game. He’ll start in right field and bat second for the Rockies on Sunday against Athletics’ left-hander Jeffrey Springs.

Freeman heads to the concussion injured list after being hit in the head by a near triple-digit fastball from Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski during Sunday’s series finale. There is no timetable for his return at the moment.

It was a 98-mph cutter from Jacob Misiorowski that got him. Fortunately, Freeman was able to walk off the field without assistance. Sterling Thompson pinch-ran for him at first.

Freeman took Walbert Ureña deep to extend his hitting streak to eight games, and he’s up to .277/.353/.380 for the season. It was his third homer in 157 plate appearances, giving him one more than he had in 428 plate appearances last year.

Freeman is back in right field and hitting second after a one-game absence due to lower leg soreness. The 27-year-old outfielder has been locked-in at the plate recently, hitting .400 (10-for-25) with one RBI and one steal over his last seven games.

Freeman returns for Tuesday’s game against the Rangers after spending a couple days away from the club on paternity leave. The 26-year-old corner outfielder has hit .253/.330/.345 with two homers, 12 RBI and four steals across 101 plate appearances over 27 games this season.

Freeman will be away from the team for the weekend as he welcomes a new addition to his family. Sterlin Thompson was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move on Friday.

Freeman did plenty of sitting against righties for the first month of the season, but he’s now started four of the last five times the Rockies have faced them. He also started at second base for the second time on Sunday. If he emerges as a true full-timer and gains second base eligibility, he might have a little something to offer in mixed leagues. Since the beginning of last year, he’s hit .280 and stole 22 bases in 521 plate appearances.

Freeman’s homer was his first of the year, an opposite-field blast off Andrew Abbott to kick off the scoring in the first. His playing time has been sporadic this season, but he almost always bats in the 1-4 spot when he draws a start.