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Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: Undergoes ankle procedure
Freddie Freeman underwent surgery on his right ankle Thursday that involved the removal of loose bodies from the area.Ankle issues plagued Freeman throughout the Los Angeles Dodgers' postseason run, but the 35-year-old first baseman was able to play through the injury, winning World Series MVP honors in the process. He is still expected to participate in baseball activities during spring training, and his status for Opening Day shouldn't be affected.
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Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: Wins World Series MVP
Freddie Freeman was named the World Series MVP after Wednesday's win over the Yankees in Game 5.Freeman homered in each of the first four games of the series and added a two-RBI single during the Los Angeles Dodgers' rally in the fifth inning Wednesday. He drove in 12 runs during the Fall Classic, which tied the World Series record for RBI that was set by Bobby Richardson in 1960, per Buster Olney of ESPN. The 35-year-old entered the playoffs as a question mark due to an ankle injury but is now a two-time World Series champion.
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Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: Record-breaking homer in Game 4
Freddie Freeman went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI Tuesday as the Los Angeles Dodgers fell to the Yankees in Game 4 of the World Series.Freeman got things off on the right foot for the Dodgers, taking Luis Gil deep with a two-run blast in the top of the first inning. He's homered in all four games of the series and has gone deep in six straight World Series games overall, which is a major-league record. Freeman also added an RBI groundout later in the contest, which cut the Yankees' lead to 5-4 at the time before the Yanks put the game away late.
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Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: In Game 1 lineup
Freddie Freeman (ankle) will start at first base and bat third Friday in Game 1 of the World Series versus the Yankees, Travis Sawchik of theScore.com reports.Freeman didn't play in Game 4 or Game 6 of the NLCS as he battles lingering soreness in his right ankle, but nearly a week off between games has the first baseman feeling better. The 35-year-old Freeman is 7-for-32 with zero extra-base hits and one RBI so far this postseason.
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Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: Confident about Game 1 status
Freddie Freeman (ankle) said Tuesday that he believes it is "100 percent" he will be in the lineup for Game 1 of the World Series versus the Yankees on Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.Freeman did not play in Game 6 of the NLCS on Sunday and has gone three days without running. The first baseman has been able to hit in that time and will go through his normal routine Tuesday, albeit without any running.
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Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: Out of lineup for Game 6
Freddie Freeman (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Game 6 of the NLCS against the Mets on Sunday, Noah Camras of DodgersNation.com reports.Freeman has been hampered by a high-ankle sprain throughout the postseason. He was held out for Game 4 of the NLCS, but he returned to the lineup for Game 5, and manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism Saturday that the veteran first baseman would be in the lineup for Game 6. However, Freeman will begin Sunday's game in the dugout, though he could be available to pinch hit if called upon. Max Muncy will shift over to first base while Enrique Hernandez enters the lineup at third base against Mets southpaw Sean Manaea.
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Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: Expected to start in Game 6
Manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that he expects Freddie Freeman (ankle) to be in the starting lineup for Game 6 of the NLCS against the Mets, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.Freeman has been playing through an ankle injury throughout the postseason. He has missed two games during the playoffs, most recently Game 4 of the NLCS as the Los Angeles Dodgers wanted to prevent Freeman from playing in back-to-back games. Barring any setbacks, Freeman will be in the lineup for Game 6 as the Dodgers look to advance to the World Series.
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Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: Returns to lineup for Game 5
Freddie Freeman (ankle) will start at first base and bat fourth Friday in Game 5 of the NLCS versus the Mets, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.Freeman didn't play in Game 4, as the Los Angeles Dodgers didn't want him to play three days in a row on his injured right ankle. He will be back in there Friday however, as his team tries to finish off the Mets and advance to the World Series.
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Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: Optimistic about playing Friday
Freddie Freeman (ankle) said Thursday that he feels "really good" about his chances of being in the lineup Friday for Game 5 of the NLCS versus the Mets, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.The Los Angeles Dodgers elected to hold Freeman out of Game 4 on Thursday so that he didn't have to play back-to-back days as he deals with a painful right ankle injury. He was available off the bench however, and it sounds like he'll be back in there Friday as the Dodgers look to close out the series.
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Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: Absent from Game 4 lineup
Freddie Freeman (ankle) is not in the lineup Thursday for Game 4 of the NLCS against the Mets, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had said previously that he expected Freeman -- who has been playing through discomfort in his right ankle -- to start every game during the NLCS. It's not clear yet whether Freeman has experienced a setback or if Roberts decided Game 4 was a good day to get the first baseman a little rest since the Mets are starting a lefty in Jose Quintana. Max Muncy is handling first base Thursday while Enrique Hernandez plays third.
Freddie Freeman
#5 1B / L.A. Dodgers / EXP: 15YRS Height: 6-5 Weight: 220 lb Age: 35 College: None Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
- Rost
- 95%
- Start
- 87%
- 1B Rank
- 3