Freddie Freeman is slotting into the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup for his or her World Series opener towards the New York Yankees.
“I do not assume there’s any doubt in anybody’s thoughts that I’m going to be within the lineup for Game 1,” he mentioned throughout a Zoom information convention Tuesday.
By Game 1 on Friday, Freeman could have gone every week since he sprained his proper ankle in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series towards the New York Mets.
Of course, the ultimate lineup resolution rests with supervisor Dave Roberts after discussions with the entrance workplace.
The All-Star first baseman missed Games 4 and 6 of the NLCS. Freeman was 3-for-18 towards the Mets after hitting .286 within the NL Division Series towards San Diego.
Freeman mentioned he can hit and stroll comfortably, however his ankle turns into infected when he takes step one to run. He is receiving hours of remedy for the primary ankle sprain of his lengthy profession.
“I would like the scenario to settle down as a lot as potential, to present my finest and be prepared for Game 1,” he mentioned.
Freeman damage his ankle on September 26 towards the Padres whereas making an attempt to keep away from a tag at first base by San Diego’s Luis Arráez and missed the Dodgers’ closing three video games of the common season.
Associated Press reporting.
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