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Dodgers Keep Freddie Freeman Day-to-Day After 3-For-5 Return

Manager Dave Roberts is using day-to-day treatment plus short rest to try to preserve Freeman for the postseason.

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Sep 5, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) is congratulated after scoring a run against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Freeman has had right-knee soreness since early September and missed three of five games before returning to the lineup.
  • Roberts said he does not expect to place Freeman on the injured list and prefers managing the issue day to day to protect October availability.
  • Freeman returned to the lineup and went 3-for-5 in Tuesday’s 4-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds, showing early signs of recovery.
  • The first baseman entered September in a slump, going 0-for-15 over a four-game stretch, but still owns strong season totals with a .293 average, .371 OBP, 16 homers and 66 RBIs through 142 games.
  • The Dodgers’ plan relies on short rest and postseason off-days to aid recovery, so the team will monitor Freeman’s knee and hitting in the coming weeks as they finalize their October roster use.