Freddie Freeman is a Canadian-American professional baseball player who plays for MLB‘s LA Dodgers. At 34 years of age, he is the #5 first baseman and a key player for the team. However, he was on the bench for the Dodgers’ game against the Orioles on Tuesday. Let’s find out whether Freeman has an injury and when he will return to play.
Is baseball player Freddie Freeman injured?
Yes, a few weeks ago, Freddie Freeman suffered a hairline fracture on his finger.
The LA Dodgers first baseman suffered a hairline fracture in his right middle finger during a fielding attempt against the St. Louis Cardinals on August 17. The injury occurred when he jammed his finger while trying to catch a ground ball. Despite the fracture, Freeman initially continued to play through the pain. However, his performance noticeably declined after the injury.
On Tuesday, for the Dodgers’ game against the Orioles, Freeman started on the bench but was not placed on the injured list. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reported in a post on X (formerly Twitter), which read, “Dave Roberts said that the Dodgers are giving Freddie Freeman a chance to get his finger to ‘calm down.’ But there are no discussions right now to put him on the IL.”
Kiké Hernandez replaced him at first base for the game and for the second time this season. Additionally, Freeman missed a few games at the start of the season to be with his son, who was fighting a rare case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
When will he return to play with the LA Dodgers?
Freddie Freeman could return to the field to play in the very next game.
He has not been placed on the injured list due to his hairline fracture. The Dodgers have decided to let him play through the injury, hoping it will heal without having to put him on the IL. However, the duration for his return to full form is uncertain. The fracture could impact his performance and limit his playing time, especially if the pain remains persistent.
