Freddie Freeman said on September 26, 2026, that he will use the five-day break to work daily on his swing and prepare to return by Saturday.
Freeman said winning 100 games was special because it required sustained contributions and depth across the organization. He also stated that the Los Angeles Dodgers have 11 more wins to go, calling the five-day period a critical time.
Freeman explained that he plans to be on the field starting Tuesday to refine his swing. He identified a foul ball down the line as evidence that he had begun making an adjustment to pull the ball toward right field, saying, "I made a little adjustment."
Freeman acknowledged that he had a bad swing and had not played well, rather than attributing his performance to his knee discomfort. "I will never make an excuse for my knee barking," he said, later joking that it was "like a pitbull right now, Freddy" before indicating he would be ready.
The Dodgers aim to make Miguel Rojas finish the regular season as a champion, Freeman noted. He hopes to rediscover his swing from entering the 2024 World Series and stay hot for three weeks, while continuing his daily work before his expected return by Saturday.