Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes indicated that Freeman has been falling short of the team's expectations alongside Betts when he sent a hopeful message that the duo would return to form alongside the return of Max Muncy.

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The Athletics placed dynamic rookie center fielder Denzel Clarke and infielder Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Clarke has an adductor strain and is likely to miss a couple weeks, manager Mark Kotsay said Monday.

The Athletics announced today that both outfielder Denzel Clarke and infielder Max Muncy have been placed on the 10-day injured list. Outfielders Colby Thomas and Carlos Cortes were recalled as the corresponding moves.

Of the two players the Athletics moved up, Thomas is the one who is the most likely to be a potential All-Star. The 24-year-old outfielder was the third-ranked prospect of the Athletics heading into the season and has been on the verge of appearing in his Major League debut for a while.

The Athletics have placed two standout rookies on the IL, and called up two more rookies looking to prove themselves

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