Freddie Freeman has to undergo imaging of his injured finger

Star first baseman Freddie Freeman had to leave the Dodgers' game against the Cardinals yesterday with a reported jammed finger, but although initial X-rays came back negative, the situation worsened overnight. As manager Dave Roberts told Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times and other reporters, Freeman is unable to hold a bat due to the swelling. Freeman was not in the lineup today and is still day-to-day, but is scheduled to undergo a CT scan on Monday.

The loss of Freeman would be devastating for a Dodgers club that has only had its trio of superstar hitters back together for six games Mookie Betts returned from the injured list to join Freeman and Shohei Ohtani at the top of the lineup last week. Even though Betts recently returned, the loss of Freeman's .292/.391/.488 batting line is sure to be a major blow to the Dodgers' offense no matter how long he is out of action. With the Padres and Diamondbacks quickly making up ground in the NL West title race, an extended absence from Freeman could mean the Dodgers will have to go to the end of this championship race without one of their best hitters.

Fortunately for the Dodgers, reinforcements to the lineup appear to be on the horizon. DiGiovanna notes that the club is expected to activate infielders. Tommy Edman from the injury list and could do the same with Max Muncy. Previous reports suggested Muncy would not be added back to the roster until later in the week, but Roberts said (per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic) that the infielder is flying to LA to ensure he is available on Monday if needed.

Edman, 29, won't help the club's situation at first base much, but the versatile switch-hitter should improve the lineup in other areas. So far, he's been expected to play center field regularly for the club, but it's possible he could get additional time in the infield given the lack of success. Kevin Kiermaier with the club since its acquisition by the Blue Jays. When Edman, Miguel RojasAnd Enrique Hernandez can cover the left side of the infield, while Gavin Lux If Freeman takes over at second base, Muncy could serve as the club's regular first baseman until he is ready to return to the lineup.

Muncy, 33, has been out of action since mid-May with an oblique problem but is off to a strong start — a .223/.323/.475 slash line in 40 games that's good for a wRC+ of 117 and on par with his 2023 performance. Edman hasn't played in the major leagues this year due to a lengthy rehab following offseason wrist surgery, but the Dodgers still acquired him from the Cardinals in a three-way trade with the White Sox before the deadline last month. Edman has a long track record as a roughly average hitter with excellent defense at multiple positions, which will hopefully make him an asset for the Dodgers once he's healthy again.