Dodgers Offer Classy Gesture to Freddie Freeman's Son Max After Hospital Release

The Dodgers will wear #MaxStrong shirts in support of Freeman's son.

Jul 10, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) on deck against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports | Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Dodgers are stepping up to honor Freddie Freeman's son, Max, on Monday.

The Dodgers will all wear "#MaxStrong" shirts during pregame preparations. Freeman has missed the last eight games to focus on his family, as his youngest son Maximus was diagnosed with Guillan-Barre syndrome. The 3-year-old was hospitalized with the illness, but thankfully has been released after eight days and is back home after treatment.

The Dodgers will be wearing these #MaxStrong shirts pregame for the occasion https://t.co/JgNNQiatjW pic.twitter.com/YEbBbki5Dr

— Jack Harris (@ByJackHarris) August 5, 2024

In a social media post from the weekend, Freeman and his wife Chelsea revealed Max went into full-body paralysis, which resulted in hospitalization.

Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare condition in which the immune system attacks nerves in the body, occasionally causing paralysis. While there are treatments for the condition, there is no known cure.

This is a classy move by the Dodgers to support a teammate and his family in what has to be an incredibly difficult time. Freeman has become a franchise cornerstone in his three seasons in L.A., and the eight-time All-Star's presence has been missed while he has tended to his family.