The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their title defense Tuesday in Japan, but got some bad news minutes before first pitch.
All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman was scratched from the lineup and replaced by Kiké Hernández.
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The Dodgers said it was due to left rib discomfort.
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