Overview
- Freeman told The Athletic on Tuesday that the April birth of his daughter, London, has changed how he views chasing individual stats and how long he wants to keep playing.
- He remains an active, productive player under contract through the 2027 season and entered 2026 with about 2,481 career hits, roughly 519 short of the 3,000-hit milestone.
- Freeman said he feels regret about missing family moments, adding ‘‘I don’t like seeing my daughter grow up on a FaceTime call’’ when he is on the road.
- He had previously planned to play into his late 30s or to age 40, but his comments open the door to retiring earlier for family reasons even if his body and performance allow him to continue.
- The quotes were published by Ken Rosenthal in The Athletic and widely republished, making this a developing story that could prompt roster or contract implications for the Dodgers and end the public pursuit of certain career milestones.