Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman and wife Chelsea welcomed their fourth child, London Rosemary Joy, on Sunday. The couple, who have three sons, revealed the baby's arrival through Instagram posts showing their pink-themed reveal and confirming the birth was via surrogacy as they celebrated their first daughter.

The Dodgers placed Freeman on the paternity list for Sunday's game against Colorado Rockies, causing him to miss two games. Freeman's absence gave the team an opportunity to rest their star player while he attended to family matters, a standard MLB practice that allows players to be with their partners during childbirth without using personal days.

Freeman returned to the lineup on Tuesday, continuing his solid season with a .296 batting average, three home runs, and 14 RBIs in 20 games. The 2020 NL MVP remains a key offensive contributor for the Dodgers as they navigate the early season schedule with their star first baseman back in the fold.