On the evening of July 21, in the tense match between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers, Freddie Freeman – one of the irreplaceable pillars of the Dodgers – suddenly suffered a serious injury after being hit in the left wrist by a pitch in the 6th inning. He was immediately taken off the field in the shock of his teammates, coaching staff and thousands of fans watching live.
At 35, Freeman is still playing impressively this season, hitting .292, with 10 home runs and 49 RBIs – contributing in no small part to the Dodgers’ continued dominance in the NL West. However, with a long history of injuries – from ankles to ribs to wrists – the nagging pain is always lurking, just waiting for a moment like tonight to rise.
The haunting injury – and the pain a leader can’t hide
After the game, in the locker room, Freeman couldn’t contain his emotions. “I’m not afraid of pain,” he said, his voice cracking. “I’m afraid of sitting out and watching the guys fight and not being able to help…”
He shared that just a week ago, his son asked, “Are you going to play in the All-Star game this year?” – and he smiled, patted his son’s head and said, “I’ll try. I’ll always be there.” But now, with his wrist swollen and the medical team unable to determine the severity, the prospect of a long layoff is a real possibility.
A Dodgers without Freeman – is it still a Dodgers capable of dreaming big?
Freeman is more than just a starter. He is a symbol of tenacity, of a desire to win, of a quiet but powerful leader. If he is sidelined for an extended period – or worse – the 2025 season could lose more than just a name from the lineup: it is the spirit, the beating heart of the Dodgers dugout.
The stands are silent – but the hearts of the fans are screaming
On social media, thousands of fans shared videos of Freeman leaving the field with prayers, hashtags like #PrayForFreddie, #WeNeedYouFF5… One fan wrote:
“We are not just losing a great hitter. We are losing our big brother.”
Freeman is still waiting for the results of his MRI, but the entire city of Los Angeles now hopes for one thing: that the captain will return – not because he has to carry the team, but because the team needs him to believe that… there is still hope.