Dodgers star a late lineup scratch, dealing with nerve issue in neck

Freddie Freeman was not in the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, Aug. 27. 

Freeman was a late scratch from the lineup, considering he was third in the Dodgers’ lineup on Tuesday.

Manager Dave Roberts stated that Freeman will be “day-to-day,” and it’s something he’s dealt with before.

“Freddie is down today,” Roberts said during his pregame availability. “He’s got a little kind of neck stinger that’s got from his neck to his shoulder on the right side.”

Roberts decided to have the 2020 NL MVP skip Wednesday’s game, so he will have a few days off while the team is not playing on Thursday.

Freeman is expected to be back in the lineup on Friday.

How did Freddie Freeman get injured?

There’s no specific event that’s led to Freeman’s neck injury, but it has been something that’s shown up in recent years.

“It’s something that is recurring, but he finds a way,” Roberts said. “It’s shown itself a little bit over the last few days, but it didn’t really feel good coming out of last night.”

Roberts explained that it’s unlikely he will be examined or undergo any imaging in the upcoming days.