The Los Angeles Dodgers' plan is for first baseman Freddie Freeman (hamstring) to serve as the designated hitter for Saturday's Cactus League game and then play first base on Sunday. Freeman was pulled from Team Canada's game in the World Baseball Classic earlier this week with a tweaked right hamstring, but it was a precautionary measure and he's fully expected to be ready for Opening Day. The 33-year-old left-handed slugger is back in camp with the Dodgers now and should be back in the Cactus League lineup this weekend, barring a setback on Friday. Freeman is one of baseball's best all-around first baseman and resides in one of the league's best lineups. He's an elite fantasy first baseman.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he has "no concern at all" that first baseman Freddie Freeman (hamstring), who suffered a right hamstring injury while playing for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday, won't be ready for Opening Day. "We expect him to be in a game sooner rather than later," Roberts said. It's great news, but Freeman is done with the 2023 WBC for Canada and will now focus on getting back into a Cactus League game for LA. The 33-year-old's hamstring injury is considered mild, but the Dodgers will take a cautious approach with Opening Day still several weeks away. Freeman is RotoBaller's second-ranked fantasy first baseman heading into his second year with the Blue.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (hamstring) is officially out of Team Canada's lineup in the World Baseball Classic against Team Mexico on Wednesday, as expected. "He's out of this tournament for now. The Dodgers decided that. He's over in camp right now getting looked at by the doctors and training staff," Canada manager Ernie Whitt said. Freeman left the game early on Tuesday due to hamstring tightness, and the Dodgers understandably aren't going to take any chances with their All-Star first baseman. At this point, it's likely that the 33-year-old left-handed slugger will not play again in the WBC this year. Fantasy managers will just be hoping he'll be ready for Opening Day, which remains to be seen.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (hamstring) exited Tuesday's World Baseball Classic 5-0 win over Team Columbia with a slight hamstring issue. Freeman was removed from the game in the bottom of the fourth inning after gingerly running to first base on a pop-fly out in the third. The specific hamstring was not specified. Team Canada manager Ernie Whitt said after the game that Freeman's removal was precautionary and that he is not expected to play Wednesday against Team Mexico. Freeman has been swinging a hot bat this spring and is a top fantasy option, so it is fortunate that this sounds like a minor issue. Fantasy managers should be on the lookout for updates in the coming days.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, who is also playing for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic, was hitting .353 (6-for-17) with two doubles, three home runs, eight RBI and four runs scored in seven Cactus League games before he departed for the WBC. The six-time All-Star slashed .325/.407/.511 with a .918 OPS. He led the league in plate appearances (708), runs scored (117), hits (199) and doubles (47) while also hitting 21 home runs, driving in 100 runs and stealing a career-high 13 bases in 159 games in his first year in LA. The 33-year-old should be more comfortable in his second year with the Blue and is RotoBaller's second-ranked fantasy first baseman, behind only Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

The offseason is officially no more, but Spring Training is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers have missed in the last few months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage.Baseball is back and so too is fantasy baseball, with drafts either starting in the near or not-too-near future for many. This column aims to cover any and all fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to your fantasy team. Spring training or the regular season, it's covered here.Has a player who's usually been hitting in the middle of a lineup suddenly batting eighth or ninth for an extended period? The fantasy implications will be covered here. The same goes for injuries and injured placements and whether or not you should consider picking up a player who was recently called up. Basically, any kernel of fantasy news and its relevance to fantasy managers could be covered here. Today, the news of the day is the fantasy impact of Gavin Lux's ACL injury plus a look at potential rotation options in Tampa Bay in the wake of Tyler Glasnow's oblique injury. 

Fantasy Impact of Gavin Lux's Injury

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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman kept his postseason dominance going on Saturday when he went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a pair of RBI. It wasn't enough, though, as his team lost 5-3 to the San Diego Padres, eliminating the Dodgers from the playoffs. Over four games, the slugger slashed .357/.500/.786, bringing his career postseason OPS to .947. Freeman was successful during his first year in Los Angeles, batting .325 with 21 HRs, 117 runs, 100 RBI, and 13 stolen bases. Even though he's 33, the former Brave hasn't slowed down one bit.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (illness) is back in the starting lineup on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals. The All-Star first baseman missed Saturday's game with an illness but he's good to go on Sunday. Freeman is having a great first season with the Dodgers, slashing .328/.405/.516 with 20 long balls, 94 RBI, and 12 stolen bases over 579 at-bats.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (illness) was scratched from the starting lineup Saturday due to an illness. There is a chance that this illness is also the reason he missed yesterday's game, but since he was originally in the lineup today it seems like he is progressing towards a return to the lineup soon. It is unfortunate timing for fantasy managers who are in head-to-head playoffs this week, but for those playing next week he should be able to contribute. Freeman has been otherworldly once again this season, batting .328 with 20 homers, 110 runs, 94 RBI, and 12 steals to top it off. He was well worth his late first/early second round pick.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is not in the starting lineup Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals. It is just a routine day off for Freeman, who has only missed one game this season prior to Friday's contest. With the Dodgers set to clinch the top seed soon, expect the team to give their regulars quite a bit of rest heading into the postseason. Freeman has been tremendous all season, but has pushed his game to another level as of late. In September, he is slashing .347/.455/.542 with four homers, 18 runs, and 13 RBI. Obviously, fantasy managers in daily leagues will want to get him back in their lineup tomorrow, assuming he plays. He will be a borderline first-round pick again next season.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman had a nice night at the dish on Saturday as he picked up four RBI in his club's 8-4 win over the Padres. He finished the night going 4-for-5 with a run scored as he finished the evening being just a triple shy of the cycle to take his batting average to .330 on the year. He now leads the majors in that category to go along with 19 HR, 102 R, 90 RBI, and 11 steals for good measure. Freeman has more than lived up to his draft-day cost and should keep producing terrific numbers the rest of the way.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman helped the team complete a 13-0 rout of the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. He went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks, a stolen base, two RBI and two runs in the game. The 32-year-old has been in a groove throughout the month of July. He owns a month-long slash line of .388/.450/.706 to go along with six homers, 18 RBI and 17 runs. Thursday's stolen base was his eighth of the year, and he's now just two stolen bags shy of his career-high with plenty of baseball left to be played.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman has been added to the 2022 National League All-Star roster as a replacement for New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte, who will be inactive for Tuesday's game in Los Angeles. Freeman is well-deserving of the nod, as he hit a strong .321/.397/.530 with a .926 OPS, 13 home runs, 59 RBI, 60 runs scored and seven stolen bases in 355 at-bats in the first half of the season in his first year in LA. The former Atlanta Brave has been even better in the month of July, going 24-for-59 (.407) with four home runs, 12 RBI and 10 runs scored in 15 games.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman delivered another superlative performance Tuesday, with his second consecutive four-hit game. Freeman made five trips to the plate and produced a home run, a double, and two RBI after managing a similar line on Monday. Freeman has been especially hot over his last 30 games, slashing .361/.423/.639 with eight homers and two steals in 135 plate appearances. He now has an .897 OPS with 12 homers and seven steals on the year, and while fantasy managers may wish he was offering more power, there aren't many players who contribute more across the board.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman had a rough game at the plate in the team's 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. He went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. It was his first three-strikeout game of the year and only the eighth time this season he'd struck out multiple times in a game. Freeman is off to a slow start to the month of June. Over his first seven games of the month, he's slashed just .161/.161/.194 with only one extra-base hit (a double). Expect to see the 32-year-old slugger come back around soon. Over 56 games on the year, he's slashing .283/.367/.438 with four home runs, five stolen bases, 30 RBI and 35 runs.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts and two walks against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. He also scored a run in the contest. Freeman has reached base in six consecutive contests and owns an 8-for-23 line with four doubles, one homer, seven RBI, and two walks during that span. In his first season with the Dodgers, the star first baseman has posted a Baseball Savant page that might just blind you with its redness. Indeed, he ranks among the best of the best in almost every major offensive metric, including a .635 xSLG that ranks in the 97th percentile. He is undoubtedly a start-and-forget weapon in fantasy baseball leagues.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman had a strong four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks this week. He compiled seven hits across the four-game set, including four doubles, while racking up six RBI and two runs. The 32-year-old is hitting .312/.409/.493 over 37 games on the year with three home runs, 14 doubles, 19 RBI and 23 runs. As usual, his Statcast metrics are off the charts, featuring a 98th percentile xwOBA (.393) and a 96th percentile xSLG (.623).

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman has been hot at the plate so far in May. He's reached base at least once in each of his 10 games so far this month with hits in eight of 10 games. While he hasn't homered yet in May, he's compiled six doubles and a triple to go along with a .333/.419/.556 slash line. Freeman's hitting .310/.394/.496 on the year with three home runs, 13 RBI and 20 runs. His .890 OPS ranks 15th in the majors amongst eligible players.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman went 1-for-3 with a triple, a walk, two RBI and a run in the team's 9-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. He is now up to 12 RBI over 23 games on the year. He's currently sporting a .299/.386/.483 slash line to go along with three home runs, two stolen bases and 15 runs. He ranks in the 92nd percentile in both xSLG (.599) and xwOBA (.415). The 32-year-old looks to be well on his way toward another elite offensive season in his first campaign in Dodger blue.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman helped the team capture two out of three games against his former team, the Atlanta Braves, during this week's series. Across the three-game series, he went 4-for-11 with two home runs, two walks and three runs scored. The home runs were his first two bombs as a member of the Dodgers. The 32-year-old failed to record an RBI over his first seven games of the year, despite getting on base relatively regularly. Now, however, his overall numbers are starting to look more Freeman-esque. Over 12 games, he's slashing .333/.400/.521 with two home runs, seven RBI and nine runs scored.