As if losing Mookie Betts was not enough, the Dodgers went into the Tokyo Series without their first baseman Freddie Freeman also. While it didn’t take any toll on their performance as they beat the Cubs 2-0, it’s more important for the team to get Freeman back before the regular season. Now that the Dodgers manager, Dave Roberts shared an update about Freeman – and fans can have a sigh of relief. It only shows the importance Freeman carries for the team. So, what is the latest update about Freeman’s injury? What figures does Freeman boast of that make him irresistible for the team?

The 8x All-Star has received honors that highlight his value to the club and is recognized for his pivotal contributions in the clutch moments. His past efforts have played a significant role in forming the lineup’s competitive and dynamic vibe. Freddie Freeman had a fantastic 2024 season, hitting .282 in 147 games with 22 home runs and 89 RBIs. Thus, it shows how the Dodgers’ offensive plan and general enthusiasm have long been seen to depend on Freeman’s presence on the field. Well, with this importance, the fans all want to know the timeline to get him back to business. 

“He feels much better than he did yesterday, I expect that he’ll be good to go for the Freeway Series,” Roberts said during a post-Tokyo Series press meet. That sounds optimistic for the fans and the team. The Dodgers are going to have a 3-game series with the Angels, and expectedly Freeman will be back to base by then. So yes, nothing major from his end and it was just a precaution to not field him in the Tokyo Series amid his rib discomfort. So, how will be the Dodgers’ hitting squad with or without Freeman?

The Dodgers’ hitting squad all ready to splash with or without Freeman

The Dodgers got Freeman at 1B, Tommy Edman at 2B, and Max Muncy at the third. This is worth 7 home runs from the spring and 43 from the last year. So, if Freeman is not playable? Well, David Bote will then take his place. He already announced his arrival by hitting 2 homers this spring. Remember Shohei Ohtani as the designated hitter? While he is still not cleared for pitch, he can still go with all guns blazing with his hitting. The towering homer he hit against the Cubs in the Tokyo Series teased about what is coming ahead. 

Teoscar Hernandez and Mookie Betts follow them at the shortstop. So yes, there is no dearth of hitters with or without Freddie Freeman in the Dodgers. Adding this up with their formidable pitching rotation, the Dodgers are predicted to break the season-best 116 wins by the Cubs in 1906. This would come considering their star-studded lineup stays healthy. If the Tokyo Series is anything to go by, the Dodgers are on their way to prove the prediction true. Hopefully, Freeman is coming back with all his might, and no more major injuries will affect the Dodgers’ lineup once the regular season kicks in. 

The second consecutive World Series ring is seemingly coming back to Los Angeles. It will be a miracle if things don’t go that way. 

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