Dodgers INF Freddie Freeman hampered by a jammed middle finger
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman (5) is out at second as St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman, top, throws to first on a double play-attempt against Will Smith during the firsts inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Le)
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Freddie Freeman was held out of the starting lineup for Sunday’s game at St. Louis because of a jammed middle finger on his right hand.
The 34-year-old Freeman got hurt during Saturday’s 5-2 loss to the Cardinals. X-rays were negative, and the first baseman is day to day.
Freeman is hitting .292 with 17 homers and 72 RBIs.
___
AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB