The Los Angeles Dodgers have not gotten the production they would like from Max Muncy so far this season. They could be looking for an upgrade, and may already have one in the organization.
Muncy is slashing .176/.308/.278 this season. Nolan Arenado figures to be available at the trade deadline, and would be a massive upgrade for the Dodgers as they try and defend their World Series title. However, FanSided’s Zach Pressnell believes the Dodgers should instead call up Alex Fereeland, who is “surging” in Triple-A.
“The Dodgers have a shortstop prospect who’s smashing the cover off the baseball in Triple-A right now,” wrote Pressnell. “Freeland is the Dodgers’ fourth ranked prospect and he could come to the big leagues as an everyday infielder right now.”
Freeland is primarily a shortstop, but has made 16 starts at third base in his minor league career. While he is lacking in experience at the position, his bat is really what the Dodgers would be looking for.
“On the year, Freeland is slashing .291/.383/.448 in 34 games with 12 doubles, three home runs, and 29 RBIs,” wrote Pressnell. “The switch hitting infielder has shown tremendous patience at the plate, resulting in an on-base percentage near .400. His ability to slug doubles has made him a huge piece for the Dodgers’ Triple-A roster, but he would be much more valuable on the big league team at this point.”
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Arenado would be an expensive addition, and is an aging player with plenty of money left on his deal. Meanwhile, Freeland is a young switch-hitter who is waiting for his turn in the big leagues. He hit 18 home runs with an .829 OPS across three levels last season.
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