The Los Angeles Dodgers scratched All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman from the Opening Day lineup lower than an hour earlier than first pitch within the Tokyo Collection because of left rib discomfort.
Learn extra: Freddie Freeman Scratched From Dodgers’ Opening Day Lineup With Damage
After the sport, Freeman offered an replace on his situation to Jack Harris of the LA Occasions and Invoice Plunkett of the Orange County Register.
Freeman mentioned throughout his final spherical of batting observe, he felt discomfort in the identical space of the ribs he damage throughout final 12 months’s postseason run.
Nonetheless, he added it’s a lot much less extreme this crew round, and mentioned he even wished to play in Tuesday’s season opener.
He put it at a 75 p.c probability that he can play on Wednesday, relying on the way it feels.
The Dodgers have been capable of handle with out Freeman on Tuesday, taking down the Chicago Cubs by a rating of 4-1 (click on right here for the complete recreation recap and highlights).
Learn extra: Freddie Freeman Injured, Yoshinobu Yamamoto Shines as Dodgers Win Season Opener in Tokyo Collection vs Cubs
Recreation 2 for the Tokyo Collection is Wednesday, after which the Dodgers journey again to Los Angeles and begin making ready for home Opening Day on March 27. The crew will play three spring coaching video games in opposition to the Angels earlier than they re-kick off their 2025 season in opposition to the Detroit Tigers.
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