The Los Angeles Dodgers kick off their series against the Detroit Tigers on Friday. They will be looking to start this series on the right foot after being swept by the Atlanta Braves in their most recent series.
The Dodgers are making some slight changes to their lineup against the Tigers. This includes with star slugger Freddie Freeman.
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Freddie Freeman Change
Freeman will be in a new spot in the Dodgers’ lineup for their series opener against the Tigers. This is because the veteran first baseman will be batting second after being Los Angeles’ cleanup hitter in their most recent game
With Freeman batting second against the Tigers, Max Muncy will be Los Angeles’ cleanup hitter for the series opener.
Here is the Dodgers’ full batting order for their game against the Tigers.
S. Ohtani DH
F. Freeman 1B
M. Betts SS
M. Muncy 3B
T. Edman 2B
K. Tucker RF
A. Thomas CF
T. Hernández LF
H. Feduccia C
Freddie Freeman’s 2026 Season With the Dodgers So Far
Freeman has once again been an incredibly important part of the Dodgers’ roster this season. In 130 games so far with Los Angeles, he has recorded 15 home runs, 61 RBI, and a .300 batting average. This is after he recorded 24 home runs, 90 RBI, and a .295 batting average in 147 games for Los Angeles during the 2025 season.
Freeman is entering this game on a bit of a hot streak, too, as he has hits in four out of his last five games. He will now be looking to continue to make an impact for Los Angeles after being moved up to the second spot in their batting order from here.
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Intriguing Freddie Freeman Change Before Tigers Series