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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 13, 2026Miami-Dade

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman avoids serious injury after dugout fall

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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Why It Matters

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”