Freddie Freeman Plays Through Quad Injury for Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, last year's World Series MVP, is playing through a quad injury suffered during a recent loss to the San Diego Padres. Despite also managing ongoing ankle discomfort from the previous season, Freeman remains in the starting lineup, with manager Dave Roberts saying he is 'managing it' and will continue to play. Freeman leads the National League with a .349 batting average and a 1.002 OPS, making him central to the Dodgers' playoff aspirations. The team is already dealing with significant pitching injuries and relies heavily on the offensive production of Freeman, Shohei Ohtani, and Mookie Betts. With the Dodgers holding a narrow lead in the NL West, Freeman's health is a major concern, and there are risks associated with playing him through injury. The team's management of Freeman's workload may be pivotal to their season's outcome.