Freeman went into Sunday in a 6-for-48 slump. Playing through patellar tendinitis in his right knee, Freeman would probably benefit from some time off. But he also needs to play to work on his swing.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently without Tarik Skubal, Dave Roberts made a surprise admission and a pitcher was demoted.

Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Tyler Glasnow shut down any injury concerns on Friday after a scare last week. Glasnow looked like his usual self against the San Francisco Giants. He allowed only two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out 10 over six innings to earn his fifth win of the season.

Skubal could be on leave for three to seven days, which might mean he misses his scheduled start for Friday.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts hopes Edwin Diaz returns to form as the season winds down.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts outlines his pitching plan vs. the Reds Thursday after Blake Snell's unexpected injury exit.

The Dodgers had refrained from turning Sasaki into a reliever up to this point because of concerns over their starting rotation. Blake Snell departed from his most recent start after one inning because of a tight groin, but the two-time Cy Young Award winner has since not experienced any problems in that area.

Blake Snell is the latest to join a long list of players with injury concerns as the postseason approaches. The Dodgers held a 3 1/2-game lead over the Atlanta Braves for the second seed in the National League before Thursday’s game.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts fires up his team after LA clinches its fifth consecutive NL West division championship on Thursday.