Angels' Freese (back) not in lineup Tuesday vs. A's

Los Angeles Angels third baseman David Freese is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Oakland A's with a little mid-back tightess, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Analysis:

According to the report, the issue is nothing serious, but with the AL West crown already in the bag, the team can afford to give Freese a day to rest up. Gordon Beckham will take over at third base and bat ninth against right-hander Sonny Gray.