The Los Angeles Dodgers placed their star slugger on the 10-day IL on Thursday after the World Series MVP sprained his surgically repaired right ankle in a slip in the shower at home last weekend. The incident happened Sunday, an off day for the defending champions.

Before Monday's game against the Atlanta Braves, it was noticed that Freddie Freeman was out of the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Many were unsure of the reasoning for Freeman's absence, as he is not one to miss a game unless he has to.

Dave Roberts said Freddie Freeman’s ankle is in good enough shape to play, but the team chose to hold him out to avoid worsening the injury or triggering swelling during the long flight. Roberts expects Freeman to be back in the lineup when the Dodgers return home after the trip.