The Guardians removed Freeman from their ALDS roster Monday due to a strained left oblique.
Freeman is included on the Guardians' roster for the ALDS versus Detroit.
Freeman was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
Freeman is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Diamondbacks.
Freeman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers.
Freeman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
Freeman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.
Freeman is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Mariners.
Freeman is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays.
Freeman went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional run during Sunday's 6-3 win over the Marlins.