Trending Now - Freddie Freeman and Wife Celebrate Birth of Daughter via Surrogate

WHO:

US Magazine - Freddie Freeman, Chelsea Freeman

Daily Mail Sports - Freddie Freeman, Chelsea Freeman

WHAT:

MLB.com - The Dodgers reinstated Freddie Freeman from the paternity list ahead of the game against the Giants on April 21st, 2026, after a two-game absence.

MLB.com - Freeman is currently slashing .296/.360/.519 with three home runs, 14 RBIs, and seven doubles in the 2026 season.

US Magazine - Freddie Freeman and Chelsea Freeman welcomed their fourth child, a daughter named London Rosemary Joy Freeman, via surrogate.

Daily Mail Sports - The couple announced the birth of their first daughter after experiencing fertility issues.

WHERE:

US Magazine - The birth announcement was made via Instagram.

WHEN:

US Magazine - The baby was born on April 19th, 2026.

US Magazine - The announcement was made on April 21st, 2026.

WHY:

Daily Mail Sports - The Freemans turned to a surrogate due to fertility issues.

HOW:

MLB.com - The Dodgers optioned infielder/outfielder Ryan Ward to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move after reinstating Freeman.

US Magazine - The couple utilized a surrogate to welcome their daughter.

(UPDATED April 22, 2026 05:43 UTC)

The Dodgers have reinstated Freddie Freeman from the paternity list ahead of their game against the Giants on Tuesday, after he missed two games. Freeman is having a solid season so far, with a batting average of .296, three home runs, 14 RBIs, and seven doubles. In a corresponding move, the Dodgers optioned infielder/outfielder Ryan Ward to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

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(UPDATED April 22, 2026 04:01 UTC)

Freddie Freeman and Chelsea Freeman have welcomed their fourth child, a daughter named London Rosemary Joy Freeman, born on Sunday, via surrogate. The couple announced the joyous news on Instagram on Tuesday, sharing their excitement after facing fertility challenges. This marks the first daughter for the Freemans, who have three sons.