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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers Injury News: Right Knee Tendinitis Limiting David Freese To Pinch-Hitting In Freeway Series Opener
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Dodgers Injury News: Right Knee Tendinitis Limiting David Freese To Pinch-Hitting In Freeway Series Opener

Matthew Moreno
June 10, 2019
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After beginning the 2019 regular season without Clayton Kershaw and Rich Hill, the Los Angeles Dodgers are now dealing with a rash of minor injuries after getting a relatively health roster. Joc Pederson, Justin Turner and Alex Verdugo are among those who have been limited in recent weeks.

Turner has continued to play through right hamstring tightness, while Pederson and Verdugo have both battled back trouble. Meanwhile, a hip flexor forced Matt Beaty to the 10-day injured list last week.

Now David Freese has joined the growing list of ailing Dodgers. With Turner serving as the designated hitter in the Freeway Series opener, it appeared to create a natural opportunity for Freese to play third base with Max Muncy filling in at third.

However, the Dodgers instead have Kiké Hernandez starting at first base in a lineup that does not include Freese. According to Alanna Rizzo of SportsNet LA, the 36-year-old is dealing with knee tendinitis that is limiting him to a potential pinch-hit appearance:

Right knee tendinitis specifically for David Freese.

— Alanna Rizzo (@alannarizzo) June 11, 2019

Aside from the Dodgers giving Turner a chance to get off his legs, Freese may not have been a candidate to be in Monday’s lineup anyhow. The bulk of his opportunities since joining the Dodgers have come when the club faces a left-handed starter.

The role has been an adjustment and new challenge for Freese, but one that he’s embraced. In 48 games this season, Freese is batting .293/.412/.576 with 10 doubles, six home runs and 19 RBI.

He recently had a season-best 10-game hitting streak, which included back-to-back days with a home run and three overall in that stretch. Freese may have some difficulty in fully overcoming the tendinitis as the Dodgers have just one off day — Wednesday — remaining this month.

Furthermore, while there is not a game that day, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation is hosting their annual Blue Diamond Gala at Dodger Stadium, which players typically attend.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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