The Los Angeles Dodgers hope All-Star Freddie Freeman will return to the lineup for Game 3 of their NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night (airing on FS1 at 9:08 p.m. ET).

Freeman left Game 2 after five innings Sunday night as Los Angeles lost 10-2 at Dodger Stadium and tied the series at 1.

Freeman was experiencing discomfort in his sprained right ankle. He was replaced at first base by Max Muncy and Kiké Hernández filled in at third base.

Freeman struck out and struck out with both of his bats. In Game 1 on Saturday, he had two hits and a strikeout.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Freeman was “still in pain” Monday when the Dodgers held a practice at Petco Park. “He is undergoing treatment. I don’t know anything else. Other than that, I think he’s very grateful for a mental break today.”

“The thought is that he will play tomorrow. If he can’t, he won’t,” Roberts said. “But here too: If he can play and post, he will be there.”

The 35-year-old Freeman, an eight-time All-Star, said it was the first time he had sprained his ankle. He said he was told the injury typically results in the injured party being on the injured list for four to six weeks.

The slugger swings a powerful bat as the No. 3 hitter behind leadoff batter Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts while playing valuable defense at first.

Freeman missed 15 games during the regular season due to injuries and his infant son’s medical crisis.

Reporting by The Associated Press.

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