Freddie Freeman expects to return to the Dodgers lineup in the World Series opener against Yankees – MLB

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman writes himself into the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup for their World Series opener against the New York Yankees.

“I don’t think there’s any doubt in anyone’s mind that I’ll be in the lineup for Game 1,” he said during a Zoom press conference on Tuesday.

In Game 1 on Friday, Freeman will have marked a week since walking on his sprained right ankle in NL Championship Series Game 5 against the New York Mets.

Naturally, the final decision on the lineup rests with manager Dave Roberts, after discussions with the front office.

The All-Star first baseman missed Games 4 and 6 of the NLCS. Freeman was 3 for 18 against the Mets after hitting .286 in the NL Division Series against San Diego.

Freeman said he can hit and walk comfortably, but his ankle lights up when he takes the first step to run. He has been treated for hours for the first sprained ankle of his long career.

“I want to get this situation as calmed down as I can, to give my best self and be ready for Game 1,” he said.

Freeman injured his ankle on September 26 against the Padres trying to avoid a tag at first base by San Diego’s Luis Arráez and missed the Dodgers’ final three regular season games.

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