Freddie Freeman, the talented first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, had to unexpectedly leave the team to be with his family back home. Manager Dave Roberts announced that Freeman was scratched from the lineup for Friday night’s game against the Houston Astros due to a family emergency.
Reports surfaced that Freeman’s wife, Chelsea, shared on her Instagram account that their youngest son, Maximus, had a health scare and had to be taken to the emergency room. The post mentioned that Maximus was diagnosed with transient synovitis, a painful condition that causes inflammation in the hip and is common in young boys.
With this sudden turn of events, Freeman is expected to miss the remainder of the Dodgers’ series against the Astros, which wraps up on Sunday. Despite his absence, the team will continue to support him and his family during this difficult time.
During his time with the Dodgers this season, Freeman has been a key player, boasting a batting average of .288 with 16 home runs and 67 RBIs. His presence on the field will surely be missed, but family always comes first.
In Freeman’s absence, Cavan Biggio stepped in to play first base for the Dodgers in Friday night’s game. Unfortunately, the team faced a tough 5-0 loss to the Astros, but they remain hopeful for the rest of the series.
As fans, we send our thoughts and well wishes to Freddie Freeman and his family as they navigate through this challenging situation. The Dodgers will continue to rally together and show support for their teammate during this time of need.
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