Alex Freeland heard the noise this spring, and how he blocked it out to become a starter

Alex Freeland heard the noise this spring, and how he blocked it out to become a starter


About how he didn’t deserve the opening day roster spot he got with the Dodgers, after surprisingly winning the competition on the eve of the regular season. After floundering in his big-league debut last year, when he hit .190 and had his mental and emotional composure tested, the 24-year-old infielder decided to “take a step back and look at myself in the mirror” this offseason. And when he ultimately won the competition –– with the club opting to start Kim in triple-A to work on his own swing overhaul –– there was angry online backlash from some corners of the fanbase.

Author: Jack Harris


Published at: 2026-03-31 22:01:42

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