Freddie Freeman Placed on 10-Day Injured List Due to Ankle Injury

Freddie Freeman has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right ankle sprain, which he aggravated after slipping in the shower at home. This injury comes after Freeman underwent surgery on the same ankle in December and has caused him to miss the entire series against the Atlanta Braves. The Dodgers initially hoped he could return quickly, but his recovery has not progressed as expected, and he will miss critical upcoming games, including the series against the Washington Nationals. Manager Dave Roberts characterized the incident as a 'little mishap,' but it marks Freeman's first non-COVID-19 related trip to the injured list since 2017. Enrique Hernandez is expected to take over first base duties during Freeman's absence. The earliest Freeman can return is April 10, when the Dodgers face the Chicago Cubs at home.