David Freese, who is out of the lineup Wednesday, is battling soreness in his knees, but is available off the bench, the Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports.

Freese, who is out of the lineup Wednesday, is battling soreness in his knees, but is available off the bench, the Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports.

Analysis:

It sounds like Freese is day-to-day, but the fact that he's available off the bench suggests he won't be out for long. John McDonald is getting the start at third base Wednesday in his place.