Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman alluded to Dodgers All-Star Freddie Freeman working with the team after he retires from MLB. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn ImagesWhat Role Will Freddie Freeman Play For the Dodgers in 2025? Freeman is the clear starter at first base for the Dodgers, with no real backup in place. The Dodgers are right to place their trust in Freeman, as he is one of the best first baseman in the game’s history. Regardless of where he hits, Freeman’s — as well as the rest of the Dodgers’ — objective for 2026 will surely be the same: Complete the three-peat.