Freddie Freeman gets standing ovation in return to Dodgers after 'scariest days' of life

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Freddie Freeman returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday night after missing nearly two weeks to be with his family after his son had a medical scare.

Last week, Freeman and his wife, Chelsea, revealed their 3-year-old son, Max, had been diagnosed with a "severe case" of Guillain-Barré syndrome, which is "especially rare in children."

The condition involves the immune system attacking nerves, causing muscle weakness. The couple said Max had "full body paralysis" and was hospitalized.

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Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers acknowledges applause from fans at the plate during the first inning at Dodger Stadium Aug. 5, 2024, in Los Angeles, in his return to the lineup after missing games to be with his hospitalized son.  (Harry How/Getty Images)

But the couple announced over the weekend that Max was home from the hospital after spending eight days in an ICU.

"Max still has a long road ahead of him to regain his strength and relearn how to walk. But we are so thankful to have our family back together. Thank you God for this miracle," the couple wrote in an Instagram post.

When Freeman entered the Dodgers' clubhouse Monday, his teammates were all wearing Dodger blue shirts that said "#MaxStrong." Freeman received one himself.

Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers wears a "#MaxStrong" T-shirt prior to a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium Aug. 5, 2024, in Los Angeles.  (Gene Wang/Getty Images)

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Freeman went 1-for-4 with a single and received a standing ovation ahead of his first