LOS ANGELES -- World Series-winning veterans David Freese and Ryan Madson wasted no time before joining the Dodgers after their Friday acquisitions, Freese penciled in to start at first base and Madson ready for bullpen duty in Saturday night's game against the D-backs.
Freese came over in a trade with Pittsburgh, and Madson was acquired from the Nationals, both as management addressed two areas of concern in time for the players to be eligible for the postseason.
Freese will be the first baseman against left-handed starters, spell Justin Turner at third base and be a right-handed bench bat.