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Freeman Falls Down Stairs, Still Ready to Play
14 Aug
Summary
- Freddie Freeman will play after a frightening fall down dugout stairs.
- He is experiencing soreness but expects no performance compromise.
- Freeman is batting cleanup in a crucial series against Milwaukee.
Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers is back in the lineup just a day after a frightening incident where he tumbled down the stairs leading to the visitors' dugout. The first baseman is slated to bat cleanup for the Dodgers' series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Freeman is "a little sore" but that it "won't compromise his performance."
Freeman fell while chasing a foul ball during a game on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and remained in the game until the bottom of the eighth inning. He described general soreness but noted not hitting his head was the key positive outcome. This resilience allows him to participate in a vital four-game series against the Brewers, with both clubs competing for the National League's best record and the top playoff seed.
