The Dodgers will be without Freddie Freeman for the time being after granting the Dewayne Dedmon Jersey first baseman leave on Friday to be with his sick 3-year-old son. Freemans son, Maximus, was after he came down with what is believed to be transient synovitis, which can cause extreme pain and hip discomfort. Freeman met his son and wife, Chelsea, at the hospital that night following the Dodgers lo s to the Giants. According to an Instagram post by Chelsea, Maximus developed the illne s from a viral infection he had during the All-Star Game. Freddie Freeman took leave to take care of his son, Maximus. Chelsea Freeman/Instagram Freeman traveled with the team to Houston for the start of a series against the Astros, but left before Fridays game, which the Dodgers lost 5-0. Explore More I just know that something spurred it where he feels like hes got to go home, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters. Hes trying to be here for the team and also be there for his family. But when your child is going through things, its just hard to be present and rightfully so. Freddie Freeman is taking some time off to take care of his son. AP 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. Maximus was discharged on Wednesday, but Chelsea Freeman wrote on Instagram that if he doesnt improve in 48 hours, he needs to go back to the hospital. Maximus could not sit, stand or walk for three days and he wouldnt eat, Chelsea wrote on Instagram. National League first baseman Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers (5) walks the red carpet before the 2024 MLB All-Star game at Globe Life Field. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports If Freeman is placed on the family leave list, he would mi s at least three games. I obviously just dont see him being here for this series, Roberts said. Once we get to the West Coast [for the next series in San Diego], well see if thats in play after the off day. Isaiah Stewart Jersey