Freddie Freeman Returns to Dodgers After Family Crisis

Freddie Freeman made an emotional return to the Dodgers on Monday night after missing eight games due to a family emergency. His 3-year-old son, Maximus, recently battled a serious neurological disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome. Thankfully, Max is now out of danger.

When Freeman arrived at the stadium, he was greeted with warm support. Dodgers players and coaches were wearing new blue T-shirts with his name and the phrase ‘#MaxStrong,’ showing that they stood by him during this tough time. “That’s the first time I cried today,” Freeman shared, clearly touched by the gesture.

During a heartfelt interview with reporters, Freeman opened up about the challenges he faced seeing his son in the hospital. He described how Max went from walking with a limp to being unable to move at all, leading to a frantic rush to get medical help.

As Freeman took the field for his first at-bat, he received a standing ovation from the crowd and the opposing Phillies team, who joined in the applause. He took a moment to soak it all in, touching his heart and acknowledging the fans’ support.

Maximus had been experiencing severe health issues during the All-Star break and was eventually put on a ventilator. Freeman recalled the turning point when his son began to show signs of recovery and strength by shoulder shrugging, leading to the removal of the ventilator. “I can’t tell you how good that felt, to be able to hold my son again,” Freeman said.

The road ahead will involve physical therapy for Max, but Freeman is hopeful. He mentioned that his son is back home and excited to watch him play, and everyone is optimistic about a full recovery.

The baseball community rallied together, with messages of support pouring in from his current Dodgers teammates and former teams, highlighting the love and support Freeman received during this challenging time.