Chelsea Freeman, Kona to Los Angeles Dodgers The star Freddie Freeman said this week that life is slowly beginning to “feel more normal” after their young son was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition during the summer.
Max Freeman was just 3 years old when the couple announced in a joint Instagram post in August that he had been diagnosed with a “serious case” on Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
National League First Baseman Freddie Freeman, #5, from Los Angeles Dodgers with wife Chelsea during the Red Carpet Show at La Live. (Gary A. Vasquez-usa Today Sports)
“These have been the hardest and scary days of our lives,” Chelsea wrote in a post at the time. “Maximus is such a special boy and he has fought so hard. This will be a journey to recover, but we have the belief that he will be healed completely.”
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According to Mayo clinic, Guillain-Barré is a rare condition where the body’s immune system attacks the nerves and causes weakness, numbness or paralysis. There is no known cure and the reason is unknown.
Despite their life -changing, Chelsea provided an encouraging update just before the start of 2025 mlb season This week has sharing that Max has seen an incredible improvement in the nine months since he was first diagnosed.
Freddie Freeman, #5 of Los Angeles Dodgers, with his child before the game against Detroit Tigers on the opening day at Dodger Stadium on March 27, 2025 in Los Angeles. (Harry How/Getty Images)
Dodgers -Star Freddie Freeman Announces Son, 3, Fights ‘Especially Rare’ Neurological Condition
“We had our 9 month neurologist checked up for Max today. He is 80% recovered by today’s assessment. He had reflexes in both knees and feet for the first time. He’s finally over his before GBS weight,” she wrote in a post on Instagram stories.
She said he continues to work in physical therapy and added that he is starting to build strength in the legs and feet.
“Life has slowly begun to feel more normal. I am aware of how precious health is now. That’s all. If you are a parent with special needs, I have no words for how incredible you are.”
Members of Los Angeles Dodgers, from left to right, manager Dave Roberts, Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernández, stand under ceremonies before a home -opening baseball match against Detroit Tigers on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Chelsea was present for Dodgers Home opener on Thursday, with the team celebrating their World Cup in 2024. They closed the day with a 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers.
