Freddie Freeman and his family suffered a health scare when his three-year-old son Maximus was rushed to the ER during the LA Dodgers' trip to Houston. After a week-long stay in the hospital, Maximus has been removed from the tube and is on pace for full recovery. He came down with an infection from the All-Star week.
Amid these tough times, Freeman was placed on family emergency leave and only returned on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. When Freeman took the plate, the entire Dodger Stadium stood up to give him a standing ovation.
Upon his return, FOCO, a company that makes custom gear for fans, released an adorable Freddie Freeman bear. Take a look:
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What happened to Freddie Freeman's son, Maximus?
On July 26, Maximus' infection that he carried from the All-Star week deteriorated, resulting in him needing to be taken to the ER as he was suffering "full-body paralysis." Freddie Freeman, who was at the time in Houston, rushed back to California on his first flight back.
After undergoing a series of tests, it was determined that Maximus was suffering from "a severe case of Guillain-Barré syndrome, which is a rare neurological condition that is especially rare in children."
The next 48 hours were crucial, but Max fought hard to come out of a scary situation. His mother, Chelsea Freeman, wrote in her social media post five days ago:
"Maximus was excavated from his breathing tube and taken off of the ventilator yesterday, which is a huge win for us. We believe in the power of prayer and we have been witnessing a miracle in his recovery."
During these tough times, the MLB community and fellow teammates sent wishes for the well-being of Maximus. In the latest update shared by Chelsea, Maximus has been discharged from the hospital after eight days in the pediatric ICU.
Chelsea thanked all those who poured in with their wishes, something she believes helped Maximus in some way. She did mention that Maximus is looking forward to a long recovery before he can be on his feet. The family also thanked the doctors and the nurses who put in their hours and saved Maximus.