The Dodgers are 8-2 in their last 10 games, a stretch that has coincidentally overlapped with an injury to their All-Star first baseman and his absence for the last four games.
Freddie Freeman, fractured finger and all, is poised to return to the starting lineup Friday in Phoenix.
Manager Dave Roberts told reporters prior to Thursday’s game at Dodger Stadium that Freeman’s extended break will end at three games. Combined with Monday’s off-day, Freeman has enjoyed the last four days off while he attempts to heal the fractured middle finger on his right hand without going on the injured lst.