Overview
- Freeman sat out his second straight game on Friday because of right knee soreness and is being listed day-to-day.
- Manager Dave Roberts said the decision was driven by artificial turf, long travel and the training staff’s treatment plan, and he expects Freeman to return the next day.
- This marks Freeman’s third game missed in about 10 days, with the issue earlier limiting him to designated hitter duties and prompting extra rest on the team’s off-day.
- Freeman has started September slowly (3-for-22) but still carries a strong season line (.297/.375/.453) and leads all active players with 2,587 career hits.
- The Dodgers publicly celebrated Freeman’s 37th birthday while managing his workload as a veteran first baseman to protect his availability during the team’s push to clinch the division.