The Los Angeles Dodgers have provided an update regarding first baseman Freddie Freeman, as his three-year-old son encounters health challenges.
On Thursday, Freeman and his spouse, Chelsea, announced that their son, Maximus, has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome after displaying symptoms during the All-Star break.
During a media conference on Friday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts spoke about Freeman’s situation prior to their game against the Oakland Athletics.
‘I didn’t even notice that post, but I was texting with Freddie yesterday,’ Roberts mentioned. ‘He said they are feeling hopeful, so we are all keeping him and his family in our thoughts and prayers.’
Freeman has been placed on the family emergency list since Saturday and is not anticipated to return for the series against Oakland, as he and the team prioritize family time during this challenging period.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided an update on Freddie Freeman amid his son’s condition
Three-year-old Max was rushed to the hospital and diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome
While Roberts indicated that Freeman has been staying active during his absence, there is currently no set timeline for his return.
‘I do know Freddie is moving around, taking swings, and staying active,’ Roberts stated. ‘However, I don’t anticipate seeing him play this weekend.’
In a previous Instagram post, Chelsea revealed that Max was taken to the hospital after experiencing undisclosed issues shortly after the All-Star break and that Freddie joined them in the emergency room after a game against the San Francisco Giants.
They then shared a more detailed update on Thursday through joint posts on their Instagram accounts.
‘Last Friday, Max rapidly declined and experienced total body paralysis,’ they shared. ‘We are incredibly grateful that we got him to the hospital promptly so they could support his lungs.’
‘Freddie was in Houston at the time and rushed to catch the first flight back home. After numerous tests, Max is facing a severe case of Guillain-Barré syndrome—a rare neurological disorder that is particularly uncommon in children.’
Freddie has been absent from the team to support his family during this tough time
Freddie and his wife disclosed that Max began showing symptoms around the All-Star break
Chelsea had earlier indicated that Maximus was having trouble standing and walking
The nerve disorder usually commences in the lower body and may result in paralysis, as seen in Maximus’s case.
In the United States, there are fewer than 20,000 cases reported annually, and the condition can be effectively treated with blood therapies.
‘These have been the most challenging and frightening days for us. Maximus is an extraordinary child, and he has been fighting tirelessly,’ they expressed. ‘This will be a recovery journey, but we believe he will fully heal. We are amazed by his recent improvements.’
‘Maximus was taken off his breathing tube and ventilator yesterday, which is a significant milestone for us. We trust in the power of prayer and have witnessed a miracle in his healing process.’
‘Please continue to keep Maximus and our family in your thoughts and prayers. We are genuinely grateful for all of your support.’
