Freddie Freeman was scratched from the Los Angeles Dodgersâ Opening Day lineup due to rib discomfort just prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs. He reported that he felt discomfort in the same area affected during last year's postseason, but indicated that the injury is less severe. Freeman expressed a desire to play and suggested a 75% chance of being active for Wednesday's season opener, contingent upon his recovery. The Dodgers won the game 4-1 despite his absence, and plan to return to Los Angeles for their domestic Opening Day March 27.
Freeman said during his last round of BP today, he felt discomfort in the same area of his ribs he hurt during last year's playoffs. He said this is much less severe, and still lobbied to play today.
Freddie Freeman provided an update on his condition, indicating a 75 percent chance of playing in Wednesday's game, depending on his discomfort level.
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