MLB Trade Rumors reported in a Sept. 29 roundup that the NLDS begins on Saturday. Two Los Angeles storylines from that report: first baseman Freeman's late-season slump and reliever Henriquez's return.
Freeman hit .235/.305/.283 with one home run over his final 187 plate appearances of the regular season, according to MLB Trade Rumors. The report says patellar tendinitis in his right knee seemingly affected his production.
Freeman did not put it all on the knee. He said he may have created bad habits, but added, "I just played bad."
On the pitching side, MLB Trade Rumors says Los Angeles activated Henriquez from the 15-day injured list on the day of the report. The site says the reliever appears likely to be part of the NLDS roster.
Manager Dave Roberts said Henriquez will likely have an advanced throwing session on Wednesday, per the report. The right-hander pitched 60 innings in his first full big league season with a 2.85 ERA and a 100.7mph fastball, MLB Trade Rumors noted.
The report also lists a 29.3% strikeout rate and a 10.3% walk rate for Henriquez. This article reflects the source as of its Sept. 29 publication, and roster decisions may change.