Dodgers fans were holding their breath after Freddie Freeman took a scary tumble into the visitor’s dugout during a series against the Kansas City Royals last week. That’s a gut punch for any team, especially with a guy like Freeman. After finishing the inning, he was pulled from the game with manager Dave Roberts revealing he was dealing with “overall body soreness.” He even missed a game during their four-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers to rest up. But here’s the good news: Freeman has now revealed he’s made a full recovery, telling Dodgers sideline reporter David Vassegh it’s “nothing to worry about moving forward.”
The Scary Fall and Quick Comeback
It happened fast: Freeman was tracking an infield fly ball when he fell right into the dugout. Talk about a heart-stopper, right? Nobody wants to see their star player go down like that. The fact he even finished the inning shows the dude’s grit. Missing a game against the Brewers was a clear sign they were playing it safe, letting him recover. But now, ahead of their Monday series opener against the Colorado Rockies, he’s confirmed he’s feeling 100%. That’s huge for a club with high aspirations.
Age 36, All-Star Form, and a Sputtering Offense
This guy is in year five of his six-year, $162 million deal, and even at age 36, he’s proving he’s worth every single penny. Freeman’s stats this season are unreal: a .298 batting average, .373 on-base percentage, .834 OPS, 15 home runs, and 57 RBIs across 456 at-bats. That consistency earned him his tenth career All-Star selection, which is just insane. The Dodgers offense has sputtered a bit in the second half, but you can’t pin that on Freeman; he’s been as steady as ever.
The Dodgers are in search of a three-peat, and keeping Freddie Freeman healthy and on the field at all times is an absolute requirement. With him fully recovered, the path is clear. They’re on the road tonight at Coors Field, looking to snap a two-game losing streak against the Rockies. You know they’ll want to get back on track, and with Freeman leading the charge, anything is possible.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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