Tyler Freeman

Estrada figures to miss the first month of the season. He'll probably reemerge as the Rockies' primary second baseman after returning, but the newly acquired Tyler Freeman might have something to say about that. Of course, the Rockies could also shift Freeman to the outfield if they'd like.

Freeman, who was acquired from the Guardians for Nolan Jones on Friday, started at second base and batted leadoff for the Rockies on Sunday. He led off the game with a single off of Elvin Rodriguez, but wound up stranded at third base. Freeman then reached on a fielder's choice in the eighth inning and swiped second base, but the Rockies couldn't cash him in. He's expected to see fairly regular action at second base for the Rockies with Thairo Estrada (wrist) sidelined.

Arias started at second base and batted leadoff for the Guardians in this one. With Juan Brito optioned to Triple-A Columbus and Tyler Freeman traded to the Rockies, it seems as though Arias and Daniel Schneemann are likely to open the season in a platoon at second base, with Arias seeing strong-side at-bats there. He has hit .261 (12-for-46) with three homers, five RBI and a stolen base so far in Cactus League play.

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.

The Colorado Rockies traded outfielder Nolan Jones to the Cleveland Guardians for Tyler Freeman on Saturday.