Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman and his wife Chelsea said their 3-year-old son Maximus is suffering from Guillain-Barre syndrome, a rare neurological disorder.
Their update in a joint social-media post Thursday came little more than a week after the Dodgers scratched him from the starting lineup against Houston, then placed him on the family emergency list a day later. Freeman rushed home and hasn't played since.
In the post, they said Maximus had "rapidly declined and went into full-body paralysisâ and was rushed to the hospital to âreinforce his lungsâ last Friday. Maximus has improved in recent days, including having his breathing tube removed and being taken off a ventilator Wednesday.
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âThese have been the hardest and scariest days of our lives,â the post stated. âMaximus is such a special boy and he has been fighting SO hard. This is going to be a journey to recover, but we have faith that he will be completely healed.â
The post stated the family has appreciated prayers and support from well-wishers.
According to the Mayo Clinic, Guillain-Barre syndrome is a condition in which the bodyâs immune system attacks the nerves. While there is no cure, most people fully recover.
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Freeman, an eight-time all-star, is hitting .288 with 16 home runs and 67 RBI.
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