The decision is in. The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to option infielder Alex Freeland to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, reports Jack Harris of the California Post. Alex Freeland is expected to be optioned by the Dodgers with Mookie Betts returning from the injured list, per source — Jack Harris (@ByJackHarris) May 11, 2026 This comes amid a major roster battle between Freeland, Hyeseong Kim and Santiago Espinal with the impending return of Mookie Betts. Freeland and Espinal made the Dodgers' Opening Day roster, while Kim was called up when Betts went on the injured list. Freeland beat out Kim for the final spot on the Dodgers' Opening Day roster. Seven weeks later, Kim has now returned the favor. Why Did Dodgers Option Alex Freeland Instead of DFA'ing Santiago Espinal? The Dodgers' decision to option Freeland and keep Espinal is confusing on the surface, but makes sense for a handful of reasons. Both Freeland and Kim are players the Dodgers expect to be a part of their future.…