"Freddie Freeman has been a modern day iron man for the Los Angeles Dodgers since first joining the ballclub back in 2022. He's played in at least 147 regular season games in each of the last four years. In 2024, Freeman ended up being the World Series MVP despite essentially playing on one leg with a badly injured ankle."
"The same ankle visibly bothered him throughout the 2025 season. With a combination of around-the-clock treatment and rest, Freeman managed to play the entire playoffs and still contribute in a major way. As the 2026 season approaches, the 36-year-old first baseman could end up yet again representing his parents' home country of Canada in the upcoming World Baseball Classic."
"At the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Canada's manager Ernie Whitt told reporter Fabian Ardaya that despite Freeman wanting to play for Canada, it's not yet known as if he'll be available. Whitt revealed that Freeman is having "some procedures done" and that his status is to be determined."
Freddie Freeman has shown exceptional durability for the Los Angeles Dodgers since joining in 2022, appearing in at least 147 regular-season games each year. He won the 2024 World Series MVP while playing through a severely injured ankle. That same ankle affected his 2025 season, but he still played the entire playoffs with intensive treatment and rest. As the 2026 season nears, Freeman could represent Canada in the World Baseball Classic, but his availability is unclear. Canada's manager and general manager reported that Freeman wants to play but is undergoing procedures and his status will be determined later.
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