Dodgers INF Freddie Freeman hampered by a jammed middle finger
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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. Credit: AP/Jeff Le
ST. LOUIS — 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.
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