“Will the Dodgers’ Season Hang in the Balance? Key Concerns Unfold Amidst Freeman’s Absence!”
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His absence pushed L.A.’s lineup from “awe-inspiring” to “extremely good” and forced Kiké Hernández’s below-average bat into the every-day lineup. Without Freeman hitting in the three hole right behind Mookie Betts, every other hitter moved up a slot, more or less, weakening the entire order.
Freeman, who turns 36 in September, battled through a bevy of ailments, including a sprained ankle and a broken rib, during L.A.’s World Series run. The rib issue resurfaced during the club’s March trip to Tokyo, with Freeman a late scratch for Game 1 and a DNP for Game 2. This time, a freak accident at home pushed him onto the shelf.
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