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Freeman’s son, Maximus, was diagnosed with transient synovitis earlier this week.
Freddie Freeman will miss his first game of the season against the Houston Astros, as he will stay in Los Angeles to tend to a family emergency.
Earlier this week, Freeman’s son, Maximus, was diagnosed with transient synovitis, otherwise known as irritable hip, which is caused by inflammation of the lining of the hip joint. Freeman’s wife, Chelsea, released an Instagram story on Thursday morning, which revealed that Maximus dealt with a viral infection during the All-Star week festivities, triggering the transient synovitis.
As a result, Maximus has been unable to sit, stand, or walk.
Oh my gosh. Sending Prayers to Freddie Freeman’s son Max. Chelsea posted this. pic.twitter.com/oyLC75SCkJ
— amanda (baseball season) (@amanda522) July 25, 2024
It is unclear whether or not Freeman will miss just Friday’s game or the entire series.
Manager Dave Roberts discussed Freeman’s absence prior to Friday’s game against Houston, where he sympathized with the struggles his first baseman is dealing with, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.
“He’s trying to be here for the team and also be there for his family,” Roberts said. “But when your child is going through things it’s just hard to be present and rightfully so. He certainly had a heavy heart the last few days and I just pray that Max [is] going to recover well and have a full recovery.”