David Freese could platoon at first base when starting third baseman, Jung-Ho Kang, returns to from the DL in late April or early May. "David will … share time with John (Jaso) at first base," Huntington said. the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Freese could platoon at first base when starting third baseman Jung-Ho Kang returns from the DL in late April or early May. "David will...share time with John (Jaso) at first base," GM Neal Huntington told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Analysis:

Freese has only played nine games at first base in his seven-year career, but the Bucs are already promoting him over other options such as Michael Morse. As a result, Freese could prove to be more than just an insurance policy for Kang.