Advertisement

Why Freddie Freeman is out of the Game 4 starting lineup of the NLCS vs the Mets

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 16: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out in the first inning against the New York Mets during Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Citi Field on October 16, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776224029 ORIG FILE ID: 2178788622
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 16: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out in the first inning against the New York Mets during Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Citi Field on October 16, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776224029 ORIG FILE ID: 2178788622

If you've watched Freddie Freeman play this entire postseason, you've seen the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar first baseman limping a lot, yet he's been able to hit and field.

That may not be the case for Game 4 of the NLCS. He's out from the starting lineup, and we'll see if he needs to (or can) pinch hit.

He suffered a sprained right ankle and a bone bruise that might have equaled a stint on the injured list had it been the regular season. But he's played through it, running the bases and doing it all.

So what's the latest update? Nothing yet, but we'll update you when we know:

More MLB!

Did Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase really walk out to Wild Thing? Here's his actual walkout song

Shohei Ohtani accidentally fouled a ball right into his groin

This Francisco Lindor NLCS Game 3 play proved why his Gold Glove snub was absurd

This article originally appeared on For The Win: Why Freddie Freeman is out of the Game 4 starting lineup of the NLCS vs the Mets