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Dodgers Rest Freddie Freeman Over Right Knee Issue

Dave Roberts said the team will monitor the 36-year-old with short rest days to preserve him for September then the postseason.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman hits a single, Image 2 shows Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman reacts to being tagged out at first base

Overview

  • Roberts confirmed late Wednesday that Freeman's right knee was bothering him, explaining why Freeman was the designated hitter Tuesday and left out of Wednesday's lineup.
  • The Dodgers said they are not planning to place Freeman on the injured list and will manage him with short rest days instead.
  • Roberts tied the knee to Freeman's recent 1-for-18 slump, saying the issue limits his front-side drive and has produced more swing-and-miss than usual.
  • Freeman has appeared in 140 games this season and is hitting .297 with a .828 OPS, so any planned rest carries clear importance for the club's September plans.
  • The team said it could give Freeman multiple days off if needed and will monitor his response to rest as they head into a road trip that begins Friday in Miami.