Mike Freeman and Chris Heston Claimed Off Waivers by Dodgers

Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto announced today the following roster moves:

Mike Freeman, INF, claimed off waivers by Los Angeles-NL.

Chris Heston, RHP, claimed off waivers by Los Angeles-NL.

Seattle’s Major League, 40-man roster, is now at 39 players.

Freeman, 29 (turns 30 on Aug. 4), was optioned to AAA Tacoma on May 21, where he has hit .356 (21x59) with 12 runs, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run and 9 RBI in 15 games with the Rainiers this season. Over 2 stints with the Mariners this season (4/11–23 and 5/5–21), he hit .067 (2x30) with 3 runs, 1 home run and 1 RBI. The 6-foot, 190-pound infielder was removed from the 40-man roster during spring training when the club acquired Chase De…