Freddie Freeman, the celebrated Los Angeles Dodgers player, is preparing to welcome his fourth child, as revealed in a heartfelt message from his wife, Chelsea Freeman, on Sunday, February 22. Sharing an image of their eldest son, Charlie, holding an ultrasound photo, Chelsea expressed their excitement about the new addition to their growing family, bringing joy to both the Freemans and Dodgers fans alike this spring.
In her Instagram post, Chelsea wrote,
“Baby #4 is on the way, and our hearts are already so full.”
She also acknowledged their gratitude towards the woman helping bring their baby into the world, adding,
“incredibly grateful for the amazing woman helping bring our baby into our lives.”
Respecting her privacy, the couple chose to keep this chapter personal. Chelsea invited followers to guess the baby’s gender by asking,
“What do you think… brother or sister?”
Freddie and Chelsea Freeman have been married since 2014 and are parents to three sons: Charlie, Brandon, and Maximus. The couple refers to their youngest boys as “twins with a twist,” reflecting the unique journey they experienced through surrogacy to welcome them just months apart.
The Impact of Family Growth on Freddie Freeman and the Dodgers’ 2026 Season
Despite the exciting family news, Freddie Freeman remains focused on his pursuit of a third consecutive World Series championship with the Dodgers. Entering his fifth year of a six-year contract worth $162 million, the 36-year-old demonstrated no signs of fatigue during the 2025 season. He posted impressive stats, including a .295 batting average, .367 on-base percentage, a .869 OPS, 24 home runs, and 90 RBIs over 147 games. That season also brought him his ninth All-Star selection and contributed to the Dodgers’ back-to-back World Series victories.
Now in his seventeenth major league season and supported by a talented Dodgers roster, Freeman has consistently expressed his desire to conclude his career in Los Angeles, reinforcing his commitment both on and off the field.
Dodgers Kick Off 2026 Spring Training Amid High Expectations
The Los Angeles Dodgers began their 2026 spring training on Saturday, February 21, securing a decisive 15-2 victory against the Angels. The team’s enthusiastic start reflects their determination to achieve historic success. New Dodgers acquisition Kyle Tucker made his spring debut, adding to the anticipation ahead of the home opener scheduled for March 26.
As spring training gets underway, Freeman balances the demands of chasing a third consecutive championship with the responsibilities of an expanding family. With a new baby expected soon, the baseball star faces a season filled with both professional challenges and personal milestones.
