Los Angeles Dodgers' latest injury situation Bates' condition is not healed Freeman is back on the court

While Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman were both named in the starting lineup for Sunday's Freeway Series, only Freeman came out to help the Dodgers beat the Angels 7-1. Bates withdrew 90 minutes before the game due to persistent vomiting, and Miguel Rojas took his place.

For nearly two weeks, Bates vomited every time he ate solid food, and was only able to maintain nutrition with fluids (such as milkshakes) and intravenous injections. Since developing symptoms before the Dodgers' Spring Training finale on March 11, he has lost about 15 pounds (down from 175 pounds at the start of spring training to 157 pounds). Although blood and vital signs are unremarkable, if symptoms persist, Bates will undergo further testing.

"I'm feeling fine and training normally, but I can't eat," Bates said, "and the symptoms have eased, but my stomach still needs to be recuperated." He is confirmed to miss Monday's game and is doubtful for Thursday's home opener against the Tigers.

Freeman missed two games in the Tokyo Series with a left rib indication, and after returning on Sunday, he went out twice, played four times and was substituted in five innings. Head coach Dave Roberts revealed: "He's feeling good over the last few days, but we still need to monitor carefully. "

Freeman's rib injury dates back to the 2024 playoffs, where he won the World Series MVP with the injury. Roberts explained the reason for Tokyo's withdrawal: "It may be that the old scar tissue has ruptured, so it was prudent to make the decision to retire. "

Despite losing two MVP-caliber players in a row, the Dodgers still won both games in the Tokyo Series. Roberts stressed: "This is our most talented squad and we have shown remarkable resilience to move forward without two cores in the first 48 hours. Staying on the bench and maintaining the flexibility of the squad is our strength. "

As Freeman recovers and Bates improves, Dodger's full roster is about to be assembled. When the curtain kicks off on the opener, the defending champions will take on the challenge of the new season with the strongest possible attitude.