Photo: Dodgers' Freddie Freeman Honors Son Maximus with Players' Weekend Bat, Cleats

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman's cleats honoring his three-year-old son, Maximus, were officially revealed by the team in a post on X.

Freeman will wear them as part of MLB Players' Weekend, which begins on Friday.

The 34-year-old stepped away from the team on July 26, as his son was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Freeman eventually returned to Los Angeles' lineup on Aug. 5 after Maximus was discharged from the hospital.

Freeman and his wife, Chelsea, provided a positive update on their son in a joint Instagram post on Friday.

"We have seen a lot of progress in the last week and a half," they said. "Max is mostly sleeping through the night again. He is sitting unassisted and even started army crawling the last few days. Our life consists of doctor appointments, physical therapy, and lots of pool time. We are so happy with how well Max has been progressing."

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare neurological disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the nerves, according to the Mayo Clinic (via the Associated Press). There isn't a cure for the condition, although most people are able to fully recover.

The Dodgers wore shirts to support Freeman's son after he was hospitalized, while the eight-time All-Star will also be using Max Strong bats on Friday.

As part of 2024 MLB Players' Weekend, players are able to use customized bats and cleats throughout the duration of the event.

Meanwhile, Freeman has remained a part of the Los Angeles' dangerous lineup since his return. In 10 games, he's recorded four RBIs in 41 at-bats and posted a .317/.349/.463 slash line.