Freddie Freeman, first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been placed on the injured list after worsening his previously injured right ankle. The injury occurred during a shower mishap, and although he was initially labeled as "day to day," his last game was on March 29. With this placement, the Dodgers have backdated his IL stint to March 31, allowing them to utilize some banked IL time.

Freeman initially hurt this ankle in late September of last year, missing the end of the regular season but returning to play through the playoffs, ultimately earning the World Series MVP title. He underwent surgery in December to repair the ankle and had a strong performance in spring training. He started the season well, boasting a .250 batting average with two home runs in three games. The Dodgers, currently leading the league with an 8-0 record, will look to maintain their unbeaten streak in their upcoming series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their dominance with a sweep over the Atlanta Braves, showcasing strength even amidst key absences. Shohei Ohtani's walk-off home run highlighted the series, while L.A.'s resilience was evident despite their stars not being at full strength. On the other hand, the Braves are grappling with a shocking offensive slump, failing to capitalize on early leads and struggling in nearly every hitting category, raising concerns about their playoff prospects.

Dustin May's return was a bright spot for the Dodgers, delivering a stellar performance after a long injury layoff. As the season progresses, his role will be crucial for L.A.'s rotation. Atlanta's injuries, including the loss of Jurickson Profar due to suspension and Spencer Strider's absence, have put further pressure on the team to find immediate solutions for their stagnant offense.

The 2025 fantasy baseball season is heating up with various closer competitions across MLB teams. With just a week into the season, some teams are still struggling to clarify their closer situations. Notably, the Pittsburgh Pirates have shifted their focus from David Bednar to Dennis Santana, who has emerged as a reliable option after a successful outing against the Tampa Bay Rays.

In Philadelphia, the Phillies are weighing multiple candidates for saves, including Jose Alvarado and Jordan Romano, while the Cincinnati Reds could see Emilio Pagan stepping up in Alexis Diaz's absence due to injury. The Colorado Rockies seem to have settled on Seth Halvorsen, and the Boston Red Sox have Aroldis Chapman in the mix following Liam Hendriks' injury. Meanwhile, the Texas Rangers' Luke Jackson has quickly become a primary closer despite his shaky ERA. The Los Angeles Dodgers might have the most valuable closer situation in the league, with several pitchers vying for save opportunities.