Aug 5, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) runs the base after hitting a home run during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images William Liang-Imagn Images

Dodgers Notes: LA Signs Pitcher, Freddie Freeman Suffers Injury, Max Muncy’s Future Predicted

Originally posted on Los Angeles Dodgers on SI
By Gabe Smallson | Last updated Aug 28, 2025 10:59 AM ET

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds, 5-1, on Wednesday and improved to 77-57 on the year as they completed the series sweep and won their fourth straight game. Superstar Shohei Ohtani earned his first win of the year thanks to a season-high nine strikeouts in a season-high five innings pitched.

In other news, the Dodgers recently signed a veteran right-hander after he was released by the Boston Red Sox. The reliever is recovering from a Tommy John surgery that kept him out of baseball during the 2023 and 2024 campaigns.

Unfortunately, Freddie Freeman wasn't present for the Wednesday victory as he is dealing with a stinger in his neck and shoulder area. Manager Dave Roberts provided a timeline as to when fans can expect him back on the diamond.

Finally, an MLB insider predicted All-Star Max Muncy's future with the Dodgers. The slugging third baseman has a $10 million team option going into next season and turned 35 years old earlier this week.

Here’s all the latest Dodgers news and stories (click the headline for the full article):

Dodgers Sign Veteran Reliever After Being Released From Red Sox

Dodgers Superstar Has Neck Injury, Dave Roberts Says

MLB Insider Predicts Max Muncy's Future With Dodgers as Free Agency Looms

MLB Insider Sends Dodgers Message Regarding Mookie Betts Position Change

Dodgers Place Veteran Pitcher on IL as Injury Storm Continues

Padres Manager Says He'd Love to Play Dodgers Again in Playoffs

Dodgers' Biggest Concern Highlighted Ahead of Postseason

Dodgers Tweets of the Day:

Shohei Ohtani looked brilliant in his longest outing of 2025, hurling his most strikeouts of the year as well

5 IP
9 Ks
14 Whiffs
Touched 100 mph four times
And a career-high 23(!) curveballs

We are so lucky.
— Gabe Smallson (@gabesmallson) August 28, 2025

The Dodgers have 2-game lead over the Padres in the NL West (and own the tiebreaker).

The Dodgers are in sole possession of the No. 2 seed in the NL over the Phillies (and play them three times in September).

The Dodgers have outscored their opponent 26-6 over their last four.
— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) August 28, 2025

Nahhhh why did Kiké bunny hop like that after this swing

Via @SportsNetLA pic.twitter.com/AOGcPXPNHM
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) August 28, 2025

Shohei Ohtani got a nice ovation from Dodger Stadium after pitching 5 dominant innings on his Bobblehead Night

Via @SportsNetLA pic.twitter.com/MrdVCAOB80
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) August 28, 2025

The Dodgers new minor league team in Ontario is hosting a free party on September 18 to reveal their club name.

Their new ballpark is part of a $100 million complex opening in 2026

Joe Kelly, Eric Gagne and more former Dodgers will be in attendance that day. pic.twitter.com/aaUvg9aZCx
— Noel Sanchez (@noisebynoel) August 28, 2025

NEW OHTANI CELEBRATION pic.twitter.com/hIC1DB3WGC
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) August 28, 2025

Kiké Hernández admitted he thought he wasn’t going to return to the Dodgers at one point this season but he fought to make it happen pic.twitter.com/LDFpKlG7n1
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) August 27, 2025

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Dodgers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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