Los Angeles Dodgers' All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman was absent from the starting lineup for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets. Freeman has been battling a severely sprained and swollen right ankle, which has been a concern throughout the postseason. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts emphasized that Freeman's health was the top priority, leading to the decision to rest him for Game 4.
Despite not starting, Roberts hinted at the possibility of using Freeman as a pinch hitter in a crucial situation. Freeman, known for his professionalism and dedication, has been undergoing extensive pregame treatments to stay on the field.
