Dodgers first baseman Freddy Freeman has been removed from the team's lineup for the series opener against the Astros in Houston Freeman is returning home to be with his family as his son Maximus faces serious health issues the news broke when Freeman's wife Chelsea shared a concerning update on Instagram on Wednesday she revealed that Maximus was dealing with a health issue that kept them in the emergency room until 3:30 a.m. although Freddy Freeman was scheduled to play on Friday and traveled with the team to Houston he decided return home to support his family during this difficult time Chelsea Freeman provided more details about her son's condition earlier this week in an Instagram story she wrote please say a prayer for Maximus the doctor said he developed transient citis from the viral infection he had during All-Star week this is day three of not being able to sit stand or walk in a second post Chelsea shared we ended up taking him to the ER last night Freddy met me straight from the game Max had stopped eating or drinking and was very lethargic they ran a series of tests and blood work which thankfully came back negative for any active infections or viruses they hydrated him and gave him anti-inflammatory medication intravenously X-rays and an ultrasound were done which confirmed the diagnosis of transient citis he is still unable to Bear any weight to stand or walk so we will be monitoring him closely Chelsea also mentioned that if Maximus does not show significant Improvement movement within 48 hours they will need to return to the hospital for further testing and possible additional treatment Dodgers manager Dave Roberts commented on the situation stating that there is no set timetable for Freeman's return to the team he stressed the importance of family and expressed full support for Freeman's decision to be by his son's side during this critical time the Dodgers community and fans around the world are sending their best wishes and well wishes to Maximus the health and well-being of the Freeman family is without a doubt the top PRI it at this time how do you feel about this situation Dodgers fans let us know in the comments below