Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman is preparing for another life-changing moment off the field. The three-time World Series champion and his wife, Chelsea, have announced they are expecting their fourth child, a joyful milestone that comes after years marked by both triumph and deeply personal challenges.
A Growing Family After an Unexpected Journey
The couple, married since 2014, are already parents to three sons: Fredrick Charles II, Brandon John, and Maximus Turner. Their path to building a larger family has been anything but ordinary. After welcoming their first child in 2016, Freeman and Chelsea struggled to conceive again and made the decision to pursue surrogacy.
Then came a stunning twist. Just days before a scheduled embryo transfer, Chelsea discovered she was pregnant. What followed was a whirlwind season of anticipation, during which their household expanded. It was a chapter defined by uncertainty, surprise, and ultimately, gratitude.
Now, the Freemans are once again turning to surrogacy as they prepare to welcome Baby No. 4. Chelsea shared the news on Instagram, writing, “Worth the wait. Baby #4 is on the way, and our hearts are already so full.” She expressed deep appreciation for the surrogate helping bring their child into the world and emphasized their commitment to protecting her privacy. With playful excitement, she asked followers to weigh in: brother or sister?
Triumph After a Terrifying Diagnosis
The announcement carries added weight after a harrowing year for the family. In 2024, five-year-old Max was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that left him with full-body paralysis. The diagnosis sent shockwaves through the Freeman household and required time in the pediatric ICU as doctors worked to stabilize and treat him.
Chelsea provided regular updates as Max endured rehabilitation and fought to regain strength. The progress was gradual but meaningful. Reflexes returned. Mobility improved. Ahead of the 2026 MLB season, Chelsea revealed that Max is now “80 percent recovered,” a milestone that once seemed uncertain during the darkest days of his illness. His recovery stands as a testament to resilience and relentless determination.
Freddie Freeman Balancing Baseball and Family Priorities
Freeman’s recent withdrawal from the World Baseball Classic has sparked speculation, though no definitive explanation has been offered. Between managing his own injuries and preparing for the grind of a 162-game Dodgers season, the demands on his time and body are significant. Given the family’s recent health battles and a new baby on the way, prioritizing time at home would come as little surprise.
Adversity has shaped Freeman long before his MLB superstardom. He lost his mother to cancer when he was just 10 years old, six years after she initially beat melanoma. That early heartbreak forged a deep appreciation for family that continues to guide him today.
As Freeman prepares for another season under the bright lights of Los Angeles, the most meaningful chapter may be unfolding far from the diamond. After injury, illness, and years of navigating the unpredictable road to parenthood, the Freeman family is once again expanding, proof that even after life’s toughest innings, hope still finds a way to score.
