Freddie Freeman back in Dodgers lineup after hand injury scare
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:07 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Freddie Freeman returns to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on August 7, 2026, after a brief exit due to a hand injury sustained from a pitch. Freeman was hit on his right hand, but X-rays revealed no fractures, allowing him to avoid the injured list. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Freeman will bat third in the order against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers continue to manage multiple injuries, including Shohei Ohtani's knee issue forcing him to shift back to designated hitter. Dalton Rushing is out for up to six weeks with a UCL injury.
- •Freeman left a game against the Chicago Cubs due to a hand injury.
- •His return came after X-rays showed no broken bones.
- •Freeman will bat third against the Diamondbacks.
- •Shohei Ohtani is also dealing with a knee injury.
- •Dalton Rushing is out for up to six weeks due to a UCL tear.
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Freddie Freeman returns to Dodgers’ lineup after early Wednesday exit
"The Dodgers briefly lost Freddie Freeman to a freak hand injury after getting hit by a pitch. But he's immediately back in.
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