Manager Dave Roberts told reporters the veteran slipped and injured the ankle in the shower and is considered day-to-day. He also said it was a "mishap" that resulted in Freeman tweaking his right ankle that was previously surgically repaired.

Freddie Freeman says his slip and fall in the shower was a “freak accident.” LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman is hearing it after he slipped and fell in the shower, injuring his surgically repaired right ankle and missing his second straight game for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Freddie Freeman missed the Los Angeles Dodgers’ series opener against the Atlanta Braves on Monday, but for a rather unexpected reason.