The struggle for Chelsea Freeman and Freddie was far more severe than one could have expected. Their 3-year-old son Max was suffering from two rare syndromes and was admitted to the hospital last month. Earlier in July, Max was noted suffering from transient synovitis, a condition that causes an irritable hip. Aside from his transient synovitis treatment, he was also diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome and took treatments for both ailments. 

Explaining about their child’s health condition, Chelsea Freeman said that Max felt lethargic and was not able to eat for a few days. He was kept in the ICU for eight long days, and after coming home, Max was welcomed by the Freddie family. Especially by his brothers, where both Brandon and Charlie were seen talking with him. Further, not just the Freeman family, Freddie’s Dodgers teammates also paid tribute to their son in a unique yet heart-touching way. 

Chelsea Freeman shared snaps of Dodgers teammate’s tribute to her son

In a game against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Los Angeles Dodgers players honored the All-Star’s son. An emotional Chelsea Freeman shared a few Instagram stories to thank Freddie’s teammates. Before the game, the Blue Crew wore shirts with the word ‘#MaxStrong’ written to show their support for Max, who battled two rare syndromes at such a young age. 

Taking a glance at the Guillain-Barre syndrome, it’s a rare condition where the body’s immune system attacks the nerves. At first, the symptoms start with tingling feet and then spread rapidly to the upper body, as per the Mayo Clinic. Eventually, a paralysis condition could occur, as seen with Maximus. The 3-year-old’s body went into paralysis and was rushed to the hospital for treatment. However, there’s no cure for the syndrome, but with proper care, the patient can start to heal and walk after 6 to 12 months. 

Not knowing about the upcoming calamity, Freddie Freeman was on his way to play against the Houston Astros. However, receiving the news of his son getting admitted to the hospital, he canceled his game and went to the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Now that his son is back home, Freddie returned against the Phillies, where some special moments awaited him on the field.

Freddie Freeman makes an emotional LAD’s return after his son’s treatment

After missing eight games for the Dodgers, Freddie Freeman finally returned to the Dodgers stadium. Apart from his teammates paying tribute to his son Max, the crowd also paid a special tribute to Freddie. He received a standing ovation from the crowd in his first at-bat. Also, the Philadelphia Phillies even joined the applause, but the pitch clock was made to stop after he came out. 

Stepping out of the Batter’s box, Freeman waved at the crowd and then kept his right hand on his heart. Explaining the heartwarming situation, Freddie said, “I wasn’t expecting it, but very much appreciated from the Dodgers fans. It means a lot that the Phillies were respectful of the situation.” Also, before Freeman droved a single in the third inning, the crowds chanted, “Freddie! Freddie!” whereas Phillies Bryce Harper waited for Freeman to give him a warm hug. 

Further, seeing his son arrive after the treatment, Freddie felt it was a “miracle” that his son was doing better and he’s back for the Dodgers now. Seeing his current health condition, Max can sit on his own, which is a good sign, as the doctors told Freddie. In the end, after a tough last week for Chelsea Freeman and her family, her son is showing good signs of recovery. For Freddie, as he makes a return for the Dodgers, the All-Star might look to play his part and make the Blue Crew clinch the World Series title for the eighth time since 2020.