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Los Angeles Dodgers star first baseman Freddie Freeman is out of the squad for tonight's game against the Baltimore Orioles, the series opener of a three-game set. According to journalist Alden Gonzalez, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Freeman is suffering from the effects of a broken finger.
"Freddie Freeman, out of the lineup with lingering pain in his fractured right middle finger, is 'fine,' Dave Roberts said. Dodgers are 'giving it a chance to calm down.' He might miss more games, but an IL stint sounds unlikely. 'I just don’t want this to linger,' Roberts said."
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Freeman suffered a hairline fracture in his right middle finger during a fielding attempt against the St. Louis Cardinals on August 17 (Saturday).
However, as the pain was tolerable, the player wasn't put on the IL. As the swelling went away, Freeman could grip the bat normally. He played in the team's following game on Monday against the Seattle Mariners, where he went 0-for-4.
Freeman has slumped significantly from the plate since suffering the finger injury, though. He has gone just 3-of-23 (.130) in his last six games.
Freddie Freeman reflects on his finger injury
The Dodgers' Freddie Freeman has opened up about the finger fracture he suffered against the Cardinals. Initially, it was thought to be a jammed finger. However, after further tests, it was discovered that the player had a hairline fracture.
"I was a little nervous when my finger blew up like that. It just started getting bigger and bigger, and as you guys know, when you jam something, it just kind of swells and gets tight. It was kind of hurting to throw, so best to get me out and get some ice on it and see how we do the next day,” Freeman said on his finger injury, per the OC Register.
Freeman has been pivotal for the Dodgers this season. He has played 122 games so far, hitting .284, with an OPS of .856, 17 HRs, and 73 RBIs.
As they move forward toward the postseason, losing Freeman now would be critical for the team, so they will try their best to bring him back as soon as possible.
