Dodgers manager Dave Roberts delivered injury updates on Freddie Freeman, Gavin Lux, and Daniel Hudson ahead of the NLCS Game 3 against the Mets in New York.
Roberts expects Freeman and Lux to be in the starting lineup, with Hudson available from the bullpen.
Freeman has appeared in both NLCS games, despite missing time in the NLDS due to a sprained ankle. Lux, on the other hand, exited Game 1 of the NLCS with a strained hip flexor and did not return for Game 2. Roberts stated that he was available to pinch hit, but the occasion never arrived.
Lux is anticipated to return to the starting lineup, as is Freeman, who Roberts expects to be there every day.
“I just don’t see any world where he doesn’t start a game in the NLCS,” Roberts told ESPN.
Roberts stated that Hudson should be available one day after being unavailable in a Dodgers loss. Roberts was little ambiguous in explaining why Hudson was unavailable on Monday, but he certainly has much better news on Tuesday.
This week, the Dodgers will play games 3-5 of the National League Championship Series in New York on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
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