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Colorado Rockies Infielder Becomes Free Agent
Colorado Rockies infielder Tyler Freeman elects free agency after being DFA'd.
In brief
Colorado Rockies infielder Tyler Freeman elects free agency after being DFA'd. Veteran infielder Tyler Freeman, who played for the Rockies in 2025 and 2026, has elected free agency after being designated for assignment. Originally reported by Colorado Rockies On SI.
Rockies Focus on Future
The Colorado Rockies focused on the future and improved in 2026 despite losing over 100 games.
Tyler Freeman Elects Free Agency
Veteran infielder Tyler Freeman elected free agency after being designated for assignment in late August.
Freeman's 2025-2026 Stats
Freeman played 79 games with the Rockies in 2026, posting a career-worst -2.0 WAR and 34 strikeouts in 255 at-bats.
Infielder Competition
The Rockies have multiple infielders including Kyle Karros, Willi Casto, and Connor Norby, leaving no spot for Freeman.
Freeman's Career Stats
Freeman hit .247 in his career but struggles to hit the ball out of the ballpark and is not the best fielder.
Freeman's Background
Freeman previously played for the Cleveland Guardians before joining the Rockies in 2025.
Rockies' Strategy
The Rockies need to find paths for prospects to the majors and spend money more responsibly in free agency.
What's Next
Freeman's departure gives the Rockies extra money to add a bat or pay a young player this offseason.
Here's the gist
Veteran infielder Tyler Freeman, who played for the Rockies in 2025 and 2026, has elected free agency after being designated for assignment.
