Freddie Freeman is missing out on matchups with his former team. The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing the Atlanta Braves this week, and Freeman has been forced to sit out. Dodgers-Braves has its own national TV stage on MLB Network on Wednesday night,

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.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was placed on the injured list on Thursday after aggravating his surgically repaired right ankle. Manager Dave Roberts told repor