Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman aggravates surgically repaired ankle in shower ‘mishap,’ considered day to day
Getty Images Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is out of the lineup for his team's Monday night game against the Atlanta Braves, Freeman's former team, after aggravating his surgically repaired right ankle. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters that the injury was the result of "mishap" while stepping into the shower and that Freeman is day to day. Instead, Enrique Hernández is in Roberts' Monday lineup at first base. Freeman initially suffered an ankle injury in late September of last year and missed the final three games of the regular season. However, he played through the discomfort in the playoffs and went on to win the World Series MVP award. In December, he underwent surgery on that hobbled right ankle, which consisted of debridement and the removal of loose bodies. He recovered as anticipated and enjoyed a solid showing during Cactus […]