Freddie Freeman
1B LAD
Wed 3/15/23 5:45 PM

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that he is not concerned about Freeman (hamstring) being ready for Opening Day, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Freeman tweaked his right hamstring during Canada's win over Colombia on Tuesday in the World Baseball Classic and he returned to Dodgers camp Wednesday for an evaluation by the team's medical staff. The injury is mild, per Roberts, and there are no further tests planned. The expectation is the star first baseman will be able to get back into Cactus League play as early as this coming weekend, and he's slated to take swings in the batting cage Thursday.

Freddie Freeman
1B LAD
Wed 3/15/23 12:11 PM

Freeman (hamstring) won't play Wednesday for Team Canada in its World Baseball Classic matchup versus Team Mexico, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Canada manager Ernie Whitt also added that Freeman is "out of this tournament for now" because of the hamstring tightness which forced him from Tuesday's game against Colombia. Freeman has since returned to the Dodgers and is being evaluated by the training staff, but Whitt seemed to leave open the possibility that the first baseman could return to the lineup for Team Canada if it advances in the tournament, although that seems unlikely.

Freddie Freeman
1B LAD
Tue 3/14/23 6:20 PM

Team Canada manager Ernie Whitt said Tuesday that Freeman is being evaluated for hamstring tightness, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
And the Dodgers will certainly want to have a say in that evaluation. Freeman felt the hamstring tightness while taking a cut at a pitch in the third inning of Canada's eventual 5-2 win over Colombia on Tuesday afternoon in the World Baseball Classic. He is not expected to be in the lineup Wednesday against Mexico and could be done with the WBC entirely.

Freddie Freeman
1B LAD
Tue 3/14/23 6:19 PM

Freeman (hamstring) is unlikely to play Wednesday against Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Freeman was removed from the lineup Tuesday against Colombia because of tightness in his hamstring. The former MVP will likely miss the contest against Mexico, and very well could miss the rest of the World Baseball Classic out of precaution. There should be further updates on Freeman's status in the coming days.

Freddie Freeman
1B LAD
Tue 3/14/23 4:47 PM

Freeman was removed from Team Canada's game Tuesday against Team Colombia with a slight hamstring issue, Jon Morosi of FOX Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Freeman could be seen running gingerly to first base on a third-inning flyout and was promptly replaced in Canada's lineup by Denzel Clarke. It didn't seem to be anything overly serious -- he made it to first base and then into the dugout under his own power -- but this could very well end Freeman's run in the World Baseball Classic. Opening Day for the Dodgers is just over two weeks away.

Freddie Freeman
1B LAD
Thu 10/6/22 2:41 AM

Freeman went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and two total RBI in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Freeman came into the game needing four hits to reach 200 on the campaign, and he fell just short by going 3-for-4. Nonetheless, he reached the 100 RBI mark by knocking in a pair of runs, one of which came on his 21st homer of the campaign. Freeman led the majors in hits (199) and doubles (47) in his first season in Los Angeles and finished second to Jeff McNeil with a .325 batting average.

Freddie Freeman
1B LAD
Fri 9/30/22 1:50 AM

Freeman went 1-for-4 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Freeman was on the back end of a double-steal that also saw Trea Turner swipe third in the sixth inning. The theft extended Freeman's career high to 13 stolen bases in 16 attempts this year. He's now gone seven games without a multi-hit effort -- he's only had four such stretches this year, which contributes to his lofty .327 batting average. He's added a .920 OPS, 20 home runs, 97 RBI, 113 runs scored, 46 doubles and two triples through 153 contests.

Freddie Freeman
1B LAD
Sun 9/25/22 1:50 PM

Freeman (illness) is starting at first base and batting third Sunday against the Cardinals, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.
EDGE Analysis
Freeman was scratched from the lineup Saturday due to an illness, but his absence will be limited to one game. The Dodgers still carry a 5.5-game lead for the best record in baseball, so the veteran first baseman, who rarely steps out of the starting nine, could receive a couple days off over the final 10 days of the regular season.

Freddie Freeman
1B LAD
Sat 9/24/22 6:15 PM

Freeman was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against St. Louis due to an illness, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Freeman will sit for the second game in a row, though it's unclear if his off day Friday was anything other than a routine one. Miguel Vargas will make another start at first base in his absence.

Freddie Freeman
1B LAD
Fri 9/23/22 6:20 PM

Freeman is not in Friday's lineup against the Cardinals, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The star first baseman will get his first day off in over a week and just his second day off this month. Miguel Vargas is starting at first base and batting eighth.