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Freddie Freeman leaves game early after injury against Royals

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Freddie Freeman leaves game early after injury against Royals
Summary

Freddie Freeman exited Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals after suffering an injury while attempting to catch a foul ball. The injury occurred in the eighth inning when Freeman fell into the Royals' dugout. Initially, he appeared to be fine and continued to play but was later removed for precautionary reasons, with Tommy Edman pinch-hitting for him. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reported that Freeman is day to day with general body soreness, primarily affecting his left shoulder. Despite the injury, Freeman's performance this season remains solid, boasting a.306 batting average with 15 home runs and 57 RBIs. He may return for the series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday.

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  • •Freeman fell into the Royals' dugout in the eighth inning.
  • •He continued to play initially but was pulled from the game.
  • •Manager Roberts noted Freeman is day to day with soreness.
  • •Freeman has a.306 batting average and 15 home runs this season.
  • •Potential return for Thursday's game against the Brewers is uncertain.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers got back into the win column Friday night with a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. Ahead of Saturday night’s game, which will feature Brewers left-handed ace Jacob Misiorowski and Dodgers lefty Justin Wrobleski, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made a few lineup changes. Dodgers Announce Freddie Freeman Change After sitting out […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announced Freddie Freeman Decision During Brewers Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers got great news that Freddie Freeman wasn’t seriously injured when he took a nasty fall into the Kansas City Royals’ dugout. But the good news doesn’t end there, as Freeman will be in the starting lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers, per Dodger Talk host David Vassegh. Freddie Freeman is in starting […] The post Dodgers Announce Freddie Freeman Lineup Decision Following Injury Scare appeared first on HEAVY.

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