# Colorado Rockies Infielder Becomes Free Agent

> Colorado Rockies infielder Tyler Freeman elects free agency after being DFA'd.
- Title: Colorado Rockies Infielder Becomes Free Agent | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Colorado Rockies On SI — https://si.com/mlb/rockies/onsi/colorado-rockies-infielder-becomes-free-agent
- Published: 2026-10-19T19:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tyler freeman, colorado rockies, mlb, free agency, designated for assignment, infielder, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Veteran infielder Tyler Freeman, who played for the Rockies in 2025 and 2026, has elected free agency after being designated for assignment.