The Los Angeles Dodgers star first baseman experienced a harsh setback on his surgically-repaired ankle earlier this season.

The wear and tear of a long career shows, however, not always where you would expect. The post Freddie Freeman’s Woes Refuse to Die Down as Latest Injury Update Brings Painful Revelations appeared first on EssentiallySports.

After slipping in the shower earlier this season, Freeman reinjured his ankle but still provided well above-average offensive numbers. His 1.170 OPS leads the National League, and he's already hit nine home runs in 30 games this year after hitting 22 in 147 games last season.