freddy freeman is out of los angeles dodgersThe lineup for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets On Thursday he remained nursing a badly sprained and swollen right ankle he has suffered throughout the season.
Freeman suffered the injury during a regular season game on September 26. San Diego PadresHe rolled on his right ankle while attempting a throw to first base. He returned nine days later, albeit a limited one, for Game 1 of the NLDS against the Padres.
Freeman has started seven of the Dodgers’ eight playoff games, but has left early for defensive reasons in five of those games due to his limited range of motion at first base. he also missed game 4 In the Division Series in San Diego, the Dodgers faced elimination.
“He’s in a lot of pain out there. You can see it when he’s running and all that,” teammate Will Smith Said.
Despite his visible limitations, Freeman has still been a useful part of the Dodgers’ lineup behind fellow former MVP shohei ohtani And mookie betsHe is 7 for 27 with a run and an RBI this postseason, both of which came in the Dodgers’ NLCS Game 1 win over the Mets.
max munseyWho was it dodgers‘The primary first baseman, Thursday will move back to first base before moving to third base when the Dodgers sign Freeman in 2022. kike hernandez Will start at third base with andy pages In the center area. chris taylor also starts again gavin lux At second base against the left-handed Mets starter carlos quintana,
teoscar hernandez He moved up to Freeman’s regular number 3 position in the batting order.
The Dodgers entered Game 4 of the series against the Mets with a 2-1 lead after an 8-0 win on Wednesday. First pitch is at 5 p.m. on Fox and the Fox Sports app.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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