Dodgers' Freddie Freeman battling knee injury ahead of postseason
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:34 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers is dealing with a right knee injury as the team approaches the postseason. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Freeman has patellar tendonitis, and his recent performance reflects the injury, going 0-for-4 in consecutive games. The Dodgers' playoff aspirations could be affected, particularly with Shohei Ohtani already on the injured list. Freeman's importance as a consistent contributor is underscored by the team's current standing, with the Atlanta Braves closely trailing. The Dodgers may need their stars back to secure a bye and perform well in October.
- •Freeman has been held out of the lineup for several games.
- •Roberts noted Freeman doesn't seem himself at the plate.
- •The Dodgers are without Ohtani due to injury.
- •The Braves are 2.5 games behind the Dodgers in the standings.
- •October's success may hinge on Freeman's health.
- 2:26 AMESPN MLB — Dodgers' Freeman (knee) expected to avoid IL
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers' Dave Roberts Comments On Freddie Freeman's Injury As Postseason Nears
"Even though Freddie Freeman hasn't been in the lineup for three of the past five games, manager Dave Roberts said putting him on the IL to get him ready for the postseason isn't an option at this point.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are nearing the postseason, but one ofg their best players is battling injury
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 15, 2026, 2:26 AMDodgers' Freeman (knee) expected to avoid IL
Even though Freddie Freeman hasn't been in the lineup for three of the past five games, manager Dave Roberts said putting him on the IL to get him ready for the postseason isn't an option at this point.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 3:10 PMDodgers' Dave Roberts Comments On Freddie Freeman's Injury As Postseason Nears
The Los Angeles Dodgers are nearing the postseason, but one ofg their best players is battling injury
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