Freeman did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[14] In 2021,Freeman hit .323/.372/.470 in 41 games for the Double-A Akron RubberDucks. On August 9,he underwent season-ending surgery on his left shoulder.[15]
The newly named Cleveland Guardians selected Freeman to their 40-man roster on November 19,2021.[16] He was assigned to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers to begin the 2022 season.
The Guardians recalled Freeman from the minor leagues on August 3,2022.[17] He made his major league debut that day,starting at third base. In his debut,Freeman collected his first career hit,a single off Kevin Ginkel of the Arizona Diamondbacks.[18] Appearing in 24 games in his rookie campaign,Freeman hit .247/.314/.286 with no home runs and 3 RBI.
Freeman was optioned to Triple-A Columbus to begin the 2023 season,with whom he batted .319/.457/.462,with 10 stolen bases without being caught.[19] Freeman was recalled to the major leagues on May 6,replacing the struggling Oscar González. Freeman did not make an appearance until May 10,when he started at second base and went 2-for-4 with two singles in a loss to the Detroit Tigers. In 64 contests for Cleveland,he slashed .242/.295/.366 with four home runs,18 RBI,and five stolen bases.[20]
Freeman started in center field on Opening Day for Cleveland in 2024. He had his first four-hit game on May 18,with a double,stolen base,walk,and three RBIs.[21] He played in 118 games for the Guardians during the season,batting .209/.305/.321 with seven home runs,32 RBI,and 11 stolen bases. Although being recalled and activated for the playoffs,Freeman suffered a season ending torn oblique muscle in live at bats prior to Game 2 against the Detroit Tigers and was later taken off the roster.[22]
Colorado Rockies
On March 22,2025,Freeman was traded to the Colorado Rockies for outfielder Nolan Jones.[23] After battling playing time and batting .189 in his first 17 games through May 28,Freeman collected 44 hits over his next 34 games,raising his average to .345 on July 9.[24]
Personal life
Tyler's younger brother,Cody,is also an MLB player.[25] Their brother in law,Shane McGuire,is also a professional baseball player,reaching Triple-A in 2025.[26][27]
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