David Freese (finger) could return to the lineup as soon as next week, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Freese (finger) could return to the lineup as soon as next week, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Analysis:

Freese's potential return to the Angels' lineup next week is in line with his initial timetable after he fractured his index finger in late July. He took swings on Sunday but it's unclear if the Angels will put Freese on a short rehab assignment to get in some game action before returning to the Angels' lineup.