Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was an unexpected addition to the lineup for Game 1 of the NLDS against the San Diego Padres after spraining his ankle in late September, which created pessimism from the Dodgers that he would be able to play.

Freddie Freeman will start for the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLDS against the San Diego Padres, but his right ankle sprain is still a concern for him.

First baseman Freddie Freeman, who sprained his right ankle while running through first base last Thursday, is expected to be in the Game 1 lineup Saturday, though he acknowledged