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Will Freddie Freeman play today? Latest injury updates on the Dodgers star

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Will Freddie Freeman play today? Latest injury updates on the Dodgers star

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LOS ANGELES – First baseman Freddie Freeman remains committed to playing and making an impact in the Los Angeles Dodgers' postseason run.

Freeman's ankle was put to the test early after Max Muncy singled him to score in the first inning, giving the Dodgers a 2-0 lead in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday.

The veteran was in visible pain as he hobbled from second base with a grimace on his face before reaching home plate and landing in the arms of teammate Mookie Betts, who also scored in the game.

“I think everyone would be impressed to see what he's been through and how he's doing here,” Betts told FOX during a postgame interview.

“I’m getting used to it,” Freeman told reporters. “I know what to expect every day. It’s obviously not going to get better, but I think we’re at a good point now where it won’t get any worse if I don’t try again.”

Freeman's night ended early after he pitched seven innings and hit a single in the fourth that scored Shohei Ohtani and gave the Dodgers a 6-0 lead.

“I felt good about taking him out after seven to take a few innings away from him,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

When did Freddie Freeman hurt his ankle?

Freeman sprained his right ankle during a game against the San Diego Padres on September 26th. He missed a few games after the injury.

Freeman sat out the Dodgers' final regular-season series against the Colorado Rockies before returning to last week's National League Division Series against the Padres.

Will Freddie Freeman play NLCS Game 2 for Dodgers?

Roberts didn't have a chance to speak with Freeman immediately after Game 1, but said there was nothing right now that led him to believe the first baseman wouldn't be available.

Freeman is considered a game-time decision considering the Dodgers will have a quick turnaround for Game 2 (the game is scheduled to start at 4:08 p.m. ET – 1:08 p.m. local time). He still has tape over his soccer cleats to prevent him from twisting his ankle again.

“I would say when I wake up, I'll know if I can do it,” Freeman told reporters after the game. “We have a good plan. We have a tight window tomorrow, I need about four and a half hours to get ready for a game, so I might just sleep here tonight.”

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