Why did the Guardians trade for Nolan Jones? Several fans have asked me that question. It’s odd because Jones was a second-round pick by Cleveland in 2016. By 2021, he was a top-50 MLB prospect by most rating services.

Jul 9, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Nolan Jones (33) returns to the dugout against the Kansas City Royals during the game at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images / Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The addition of Freeman provides increased flexibility for Colorado after it lost Thairo Estrada to a broken right wrist. The 25-year-old Freeman has made big league starts at second base, third, shortstop and center field.