Dodgers bench Freddie Freeman for the series opener against the Nationals
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 1:57 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers begin a three-game series against the Washington Nationals on September 5, 2026, with Freddie Freeman listed as a scratch from the starting lineup. This rest day follows a recent stretch where the team struggled to maintain consistency despite a 9th-inning comeback victory in their previous outing against the St. Louis Cardinals. Blake Snell is scheduled to start on the mound for the Dodgers as they look to improve their standing in the National League playoff race. While Shohei Ohtani remains in the lineup despite ongoing bicep and knee concerns, the team continues to manage player health carefully. Los Angeles holds a more favorable schedule for the remainder of the season, providing an opportunity to secure a higher playoff seed. Management expects Freeman to return to the starting rotation on Saturday.
- •Freddie Freeman is out of the starting lineup for the series opener against Washington.
- •Blake Snell starts for the Dodgers in the first game of the series.
- •The team recently avoided a sweep against the St. Louis Cardinals.
- •Shohei Ohtani continues to play despite lingering bicep and knee injuries.
- 8:40 PMESPN MLB — Freeman back in Dodgers' lineup after missing 2 games with knee issue
- 1:57 AMYahoo Sports — Freddie Freeman Sits Again as Dodgers Reveal Extent of Knee Issue
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers remove Freddie Freeman from starting lineup, here’s why
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani out of lineup as Dodgers ease him back into play
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers replace Shohei Ohtani with Freddie Freeman for Reds game
- 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Freddie Freeman Change During Nationals Series
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Reveal Freddie Freeman Move Before Nationals Series
"The Los Angeles Dodgers have won three consecutive games, including the first two of their series against the Washington Nationals. They’ll look to complete the sweep Sunday night.Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will miss his fourth straight game, forcing manager Dave Roberts to shuffle his lineup once again.Dodgers Announce Freddie Freeman ChangeFreeman spent the last two […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Freddie Freeman Change During Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting ready for a big three-game series with the Washington Nationals starting tonight. Los Angeles was able to avoid being swept by the St. Louis Cardinals in their last game, pulling off the 9th inning comeback to win. But the team hasn’t looked the same in recent months, looking fairly […] The post Dodgers Reveal Freddie Freeman Move Before Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"Freddie Freeman returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Saturday after a right knee issue had sidelined him the previous two games.
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 12, 2026, 8:40 PMFreeman back in Dodgers' lineup after missing 2 games with knee issue
Freddie Freeman returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Saturday after a right knee issue had sidelined him the previous two games.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 1:57 AMFreddie Freeman Sits Again as Dodgers Reveal Extent of Knee Issue
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman missed his second straight game on Friday, even after a rest day on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 10:57 PMDodgers remove Freddie Freeman from starting lineup, here’s why
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is out of the starting lineup for the second time in the past six days.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 12:30 AMShohei Ohtani out of lineup as Dodgers ease him back into play
Freddie Freeman makes first DH start since 2020 with Atlanta.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 11:03 PMDodgers replace Shohei Ohtani with Freddie Freeman for Reds game
The Los Angeles Dodgers changed Freddie Freeman's role after an update on Shohei Ohtani.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 2:06 AMLos Angeles Dodgers Announce Freddie Freeman Change During Nationals Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers have won three consecutive games, including the first two of their series against the Washington Nationals. They’ll look to complete the sweep Sunday night.Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will miss his fourth straight game, forcing manager Dave Roberts to shuffle his lineup once again.Dodgers Announce Freddie Freeman ChangeFreeman spent the last two […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Freddie Freeman Change During Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 1:06 AMDodgers Reveal Freddie Freeman Move Before Nationals Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting ready for a big three-game series with the Washington Nationals starting tonight. Los Angeles was able to avoid being swept by the St. Louis Cardinals in their last game, pulling off the 9th inning comeback to win. But the team hasn’t looked the same in recent months, looking fairly […] The post Dodgers Reveal Freddie Freeman Move Before Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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