NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 13, 2026Miami-Dade County
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman avoids serious injury after dugout fall
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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman avoided serious injury after falling into the visitors' dugout while attempting to catch a foul ball during Wednesday night's game against the Kansas City Royals. Freeman reported body soreness but no broken bones and is considered day-to-day for the upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
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The availability of a key player for the Los Angeles Dodgers is uncertain for an upcoming four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers due to physical soreness following an on-field accident.
Key Facts
- Freddie Freeman fell into the visitors' dugout while tracking a foul ball in the eighth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals.
- Freeman reported soreness in his kneecaps, shoulder, hand, and wrist but confirmed he did not hit his head.
- Medical evaluation indicated no broken bones.
- Freeman finished the eighth inning before being replaced by a pinch hitter.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers won the game 4-2.
- Freeman's status for the upcoming four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers is currently day-to-day.
- Freeman is 36 years old and will turn 37 in one month.
- Freeman is 6-foot-4 tall.
Who's Mentioned
PersonIsaac Collins“Kansas City Royals player”OrganizationMilwaukee Brewers“MLB team”PersonFreddie Freeman“Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman”PersonTommy Edman“Los Angeles Dodgers player”OrganizationKansas City Royals“MLB team”PersonMo Vaughn“Former MLB player”OrganizationLos Angeles Dodgers“MLB team”PersonDave Roberts“Los Angeles Dodgers manager”