CALL-UPS: July 12-18, 2016

Pictured: Michael Freeman (UT, ARI)

Contributing writers: Jeremy Deloney (JD), Nick Richards (NR) and Matthew St-Germain (MSG).

July 18, 2016

Michael Freeman (IF/OF, ARI)
After placing C Chris Herrmann on the disabled list, the Diamondbacks promoted Freeman to the majors for the first time. The 28-year-old has spent the last two-and-a-half seasons in Triple-A and is known mostly for his defensive versatility. He’s mostly played 2B in 2016, but has experience at all outfield positions plus 3B, SS, and 1B. In other words, he can play any position on the diamond except catcher and pitcher. Freeman has a decent arm that is suitable for 2B or an outfield corner. As a hitter, he makes good contact and puts the ball in play, usually up the...

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