Freddie Freeman
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Jun 29 2025Freeman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman had gone just 2-for-25 with eight strikeouts in six straight starts before getting back on track Saturday, reaching base in all five of his plate appearances and slugging his first home run since May 11. After the big performance, Freeman will be given a breather, affording Enrique Hernandez the chance to make a start at first base.
Jun 28 2025Freeman went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and an additional run scored in Saturday's 9-5 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman reached base in all five plate appearances, highlighted by a 421-foot home run that got the Dodgers on the board in the seventh inning. It was a much-needed breakout for the 35-year-old, who hadn't gone deep since May 11 and entered Saturday in a 2-for-28 slump over his previous seven contests. For the season, he's slashing .312/.386/.509 with 10 homers, 43 RBI and 44 runs scored across 306 plate appearances.
Jun 20 2025Freeman isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An 0-for-3 performance Thursday broke up Freeman's modest four-game hitting streak, and he'll now grab a seat on the bench while Enrique Hernandez starts at first base during Friday's series opener.
Jun 11 2025Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Freeman is in Wednesday's lineup in San Diego in spite of a quad injury suffered Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury likely means Freeman will be running at less than 100 percent, but "he's managing it," per Roberts. Freeman has played in every game since April 11 for the Dodgers, starting all but two contests over that span. Unless the injury gets worse, it sounds like Freeman will continue trying to play through it.
Jun 9 2025Freeman went 3-fo-5 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 8-7 extra-inning win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman had been in a bit of a rut prior to Monday, going just 1-for-16 with two walks and six strikeouts over his last five games. He broke out of the slump with his third multi-hit effort of June. The first baseman has been one of the hottest hitters in the majors since late April, so a brief slump is nothing to be worried about. He's posted a .351/.418/.591 slash line with nine home runs, 41 RBI, 36 runs scored, 21 doubles, one triple and no stolen bases through 56 games.
Jun 5 2025Freeman isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman will take a seat for Thursday's series finale after going 4-for-12 with two RBI and a run scored through the first three games. He'll be replaced at first base by Enrique Hernandez, who will bat seventh against Mets starter David Peterson.
May 30 2025Freeman went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one RBI and one run scored in Friday's 8-5 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going hitless in consecutive games for just the second time all year May 23-24 versus the Mets, Freeman has bounced back in a big way with four multi-hit efforts over his last five contests. He is 10-for-20 (.500) with three RBI and three doubles in that span. The star first baseman is batting .368 with a 1.066 OPS while adding nine home runs, 16 doubles, 37 RBI, 31 runs scored and one triple over 46 contests this season.
May 17 2025Freeman went 4-for-5 with two runs scored in Saturday's 11-9 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has a pair of four-hit efforts over his last six games. He's batting .441 (26-for-59) over 15 contests in May, adding eight extra-base hits and 17 RBI. The first baseman's .375 batting average ranks second to only Aaron Judge (.402) through Saturday's action. Freeman has added a fantastic 1.115 OPS, nine home runs, 34 RBI, 26 runs scored and no stolen bases through 35 games as he continues to receive treatment on his surgically repaired right ankle. While that ongoing recovery will prevent him from making much of an impact with speed, he's more than made up for it with superb hitting.
May 13 2025Freeman requires 90 minutes of treatment on his surgically repaired right ankle every day, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman noted that the ankle is "not 100 percent" but is "good enough" to play on. The lingering ankle discomfort is likely the main reason Freeman has yet to steal a base in 2025 after averaging 15 steals over the previous three seasons. However, it has not affected Freeman at the plate, as he's sporting a robust .376/.437/.734 batting line with nine home runs and 33 RBI. Freeman has been told by doctors that he might not have to do as much daily treatment on the ankle after the All-Star break.
May 11 2025Freeman went 4-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman supplied an RBI double in the first inning, a sacrifice fly in the fifth and a solo homer in the seventh. This was his bounce-back effort after seeing his 14-game hitting streak end with an 0-for-4 performance Saturday. During that streak, the first baseman his .472 (25-for-53) with nine extra-base hits and 19 RBI. For the season, he's at a superb .376/.437/.734 slash line with nine homers, 33 RBI, 22 runs scored, 10 doubles and one triple over 30 contests, though he's 0-for-1 on stolen base attempts.
May 7 2025Freeman went 3-for-4 with one run scored, one triple and four RBI in Wednesday's 10-1 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman got the Dodgers on the board in the sixth inning with an RBI single, and he added to the lead in the seventh with a bases-clearing RBI triple before being brought home by Andy Pages. Freeman has been on fire at the plate and is in the midst of a 12-game hitting streak, going 22-for-46 (.478) with 11 runs scored, four home runs and 18 RBI over that span.
May 5 2025Freeman went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Monday's 7-4 win against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman belted a two-run shot to center field in the third inning to give the Dodgers a 3-0 lead. The veteran first baseman has hit safely in 10 straight games and is batting a sizzling .447 (17-for-38) with three homers and 12 RBI during that span. The hot streak has pushed Freeman's season batting average to .337, which would be fifth-highest in the majors if Freeman had enough plate appearances to qualify.
May 3 2025Freeman went 3-for-5 with a home run, two total runs and four total RBI in a 10-3 victory against Atlanta on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman knocked in a run with a single in the fourth inning and later broke the game open with a three-run blast to center field in the eighth. In the process, the veteran first baseman extended his hitting streak to eight games -- a stretch during which he's batting a sizzling .483 (14-for-29) with two homers, 10 RBI and a 6:4 BB:K. Freeman has dealt with a lingering ankle injury at times early in the season, but he's been as potent as ever with a .338/.422/.662 slash line, six home runs and 21 RBI through 22 games.
May 1 2025Freeman went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 12-7 victory over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman extended the Dodgers' lead to 8-3 in the sixth inning with a 406-foot blast of Jesus Tinoco, his fifth homer of the year. The 35-year-old Freeman has been locked in at the plate, going 10-for-21 (.476) in his last six games. His slash line is up to .319/.407/.638 through 81 plate appearances this season with 17 RBI and 13 runs scored.
Apr 19 2025Freeman went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman tied things up at 2-2 in the fourth inning, when he took Nathan Eovaldi deep to right field for a two-run moon shot. It was Freeman's fourth home run of the year (and second in his last three games), and he's gone 7-for-18 with four walks, two runs scored and four RBI over his last five games.
Apr 16 2025Freeman went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk against the Rockies on Wednesday in an 8-7 victory. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman contributed to a seven-run Los Angeles first inning with a solo shot to right-center field. The star first baseman added a single later in the game to collect his third consecutive multi-hit performance. After a relatively slow start to the season, Freeman's hot three-game stretch has boosted his season batting average from .211 to .333, though he's played in only nine contests so far due to a nagging ankle injury.
Apr 13 2025Freeman is receiving a planned day off Sunday against the Cubs, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman will get a breather as the Dodgers wrap up their series with Chicago. Manager Dave Roberts explained that the team didn't want the first baseman playing the entire six-game homestand without any rest, resulting in Freeman's absence from Sunday's lineup. Freeman will likely be back in action Monday for the team's series opener versus the Rockies at home.
Apr 11 2025The Dodgers reinstated Freeman (ankle) from the 10-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has been sidelined since March 31 after slipping in the shower and tweaking his surgically repaired right ankle, but he'll now return to the Dodgers' lineup after a minimum-length IL stint. Prior to his injury, the star first baseman had gone 3-for-12 with two home runs and four RBI in three games.
Apr 9 2025Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that Freeman (ankle) will be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Friday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has not played any rehab games, but he's been taking live batting practice the last few days and will be thrown back into the lineup this weekend against the Cubs. The veteran first baseman has been out since late March after tweaking his surgically repaired right ankle when he slipped in the shower.
Apr 3 2025Freeman (ankle) was placed on the injured list Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman aggravated an ankle injury over the weekend and has not been in the lineup since Saturday. He'll now be sidelined for at least 10 days, though the move is retroactive to March 31. Enrique Hernandez has started at first base with Freeman sidelined and is likely to continue to be the playing time beneficiary.
Apr 2 2025Freeman (ankle) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus Atlanta, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wednesday will mark the third straight game Freeman has missed since aggravating his right ankle injury while in the shower over the weekend. Enrique Hernandez will pick up another start at first base and bat eighth while Freeman continues to recover. The eight-time All-Star will get an extra day to rest up with the team day off Thursday, though his status for Friday's series opener in Philadelphia remains up in the air.
Apr 1 2025Freeman (ankle) is absent from Tuesday's lineup against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is the second straight game during which Freeman is not in the lineup for the Dodgers after aggravating his right ankle at home while in the shower Monday. This is the same ankle that the 35-year-old sprained in 2024 and that has yet to completely heal. He underwent imaging and the X-rays came back negative Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. As Freeman nurses his ankle, Enrique Hernandez has the start at first base again.
Mar 31 2025Freeman (ankle) is absent from Monday's lineup against Atlanta due to a sore right ankle, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman had a "mishap" while showering Saturday night according to manager Dave Roberts, resulting in an apparent aggravation of his formerly sprained right ankle, which hasn't completed healed yet. The first baseman is dealing with some swelling, so Los Angeles opted to rest him Monday. Freeman can be considered day-to-day for the time being, while Enrique Hernandez will handle first base in the series opener with Atlanta.
Mar 29 2025Freeman went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and two RBI in a 7-3 win against the Tigers on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman put the Dodgers on the board with a 418-foot solo homer in the first inning and added a run-scoring double in the seventh. The star first baseman has gone deep in each of his past two games and has four RBI over that span. Freeman appears to be well past the rib issue that kept him out of Los Angeles' first two games of the campaign in Tokyo, Japan in mid-March.
Mar 23 2025Freeman (rib) is starting at first base and batting third in Sunday's exhibition game against the Angels, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that he expected Freeman to be ready for the Freeway Series versus the Halos, and the first baseman is indeed back in the lineup Sunday. Freeman sat out the season-opening series versus the Cubs in Tokyo due to left rib discomfort, but his absence appears to have been more of a precautionary measure. Barring a setback, the 35-year-old should be good to go at first base for the Dodgers in Thursday's domestic opener versus the Tigers.
Mar 19 2025Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that he expects Freeman (rib) to play in the upcoming Freeway Series against the Angels, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman lobbied to play in the second game of the Tokyo Series, but the team decided it was best to take the cautious route, per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports. Freeman was said to be feeling "much better than [Tuesday]," when he had to be scratched from the lineup for the season opener. Roberts wouldn't commit to Freeman playing in the exhibition series against the Angels, but it sounds like the team is cautiously optimistic the first baseman will be able to return to action and log at least a few reps ahead of the March 27 domestic opener against the Tigers.
Mar 18 2025Freeman (rib) is not in the lineup for the second game of the Tokyo Series against the Cubs on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A late scratch from the starting nine for the season opener, Freeman estimated his chances of playing in the series finale at 75 percent when speaking to the media after Tuesday's game. However, he will be held out of the lineup yet again. Freeman said the discomfort is in the same spot where he tore rib cartilage during the postseason last fall, and while he said the soreness is less severe this time, it's possible he could require addition testing once the Dodgers return home to Los Angeles.
Mar 2 2025Freeman started at first base in Sunday's Cactus League win over the White Sox and went 1-for-2 with a solo home run. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman entered camp behind other Dodgers position players after undergoing an ankle procedure in early December, and he didn't begin running until Feb 20. The veteran first baseman made his spring debut Feb. 26, though he was relegated to DH duties in his first two Cactus League games. However, Freeman was able to play the field Sunday and didn't seem to be bothered by the ankle -- in fact, he recorded the first out of the contest on a groundball that he fielded cleanly before jogging to the bag. His bat has also looked great so far this spring, as Freeman has gone 3-for-8 with a pair of home runs through three games.
Feb 27 2025Freeman (ankle) is hoping to play first base in a Cactus League game Sunday, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman took a significant step in his recovery from offseason ankle surgery Thursday, as he made his spring training debut and went 1-for-3. He plans to serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter again Saturday before serving as the first baseman Sunday. Freeman is expected to be ready for the team's opening series of the regular season on March 18 and 19, though he did acknowledge he'll need to wrap his ankle and isn't likely to feel fully healthy for the first half of the season.
Feb 26 2025Manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Freeman (ankle) will make his Cactus League debut Thursday against the Rockies as the Dodgers' designated hitter, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since he's working his way back from December surgery to remove loose bodies in his right ankle, Freeman will be eased into the spring lineup in a non-defensive role, but he should be ready for a full-time role at first base once the Dodgers open their season with a two-game set in Tokyo versus the Cubs on March 18 and 19. Roberts confirmed last week that he plans to have the reigning World Series MVP slot in as the Dodgers' primary No. 3 batter in 2025, with Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts hitting in front of him and Teoscar Hernandez occupying the cleanup spot.
Feb 24 2025Freeman (ankle) could make his Cactus League debut Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has been brought along slowly in Dodgers camp following December surgery to remove loose bodies in his right ankle, but he's progressing well. The veteran first baseman will get some at-bats in a minor-league game Monday and is tracking toward his first official spring training action later this week. Freeman is expected to be ready to go for the Dodgers' season-opening two-game series against the Cubs in Tokyo on March 18-19.
Feb 21 2025Freeman (ankle) began a running progression Thursday and is on track to make his Cactus League debut next week, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 35-year-old has been a bit behind his fellow Dodgers position players in camp following surgery to remove loose bodies in his right ankle in early December. However, it would appear Freeman is close to being fully cleared for all activities, and the Dodgers remain confident he will be ready to go for the team's two-game series against the Cubs in Tokyo.
Feb 1 2025Freeman (ankle) said Saturday that he has resumed swinging a bat but has yet to begin running this offseason, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman added that he likely won't be ready for the start of Cactus League play, but he expects to be active for the Dodgers' two-game series against the Cubs in Tokyo. The 35-year-old first baseman underwent surgery to remove loose bodies in his right ankle in early December. He also reportedly tore ligaments in his ankle during the Dodgers' postseason run, but they healed before his procedure.
Dec 5 2024Freeman underwent surgery on his right ankle Thursday that involved the removal of loose bodies from the area. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ankle issues plagued Freeman throughout the Dodgers' postseason run, but the 35-year-old first baseman was able to play through the injury, winning World Series MVP honors in the process. He is still expected to participate in baseball activities during spring training, and his status for Opening Day shouldn't be affected.
Oct 31 2024Freeman was named the World Series MVP after Wednesday's win over the Yankees in Game 5. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman homered in each of the first four games of the series and added a two-RBI single during the Dodgers' rally in the fifth inning Wednesday. He drove in 12 runs during the Fall Classic, which tied the World Series record for RBI that was set by Bobby Richardson in 1960, per Buster Olney of ESPN. The 35-year-old entered the playoffs as a question mark due to an ankle injury but is now a two-time World Series champion.
Oct 30 2024Freeman went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI Tuesday as the Dodgers fell to the Yankees in Game 4 of the World Series. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman got things off on the right foot for the Dodgers, taking Luis Gil deep with a two-run blast in the top of the first inning. He's homered in all four games of the series and has gone deep in six straight World Series games overall, which is a major-league record. Freeman also added an RBI groundout later in the contest, which cut the Yankees' lead to 5-4 at the time before the Yanks put the game away late.
Oct 25 2024Freeman (ankle) will start at first base and bat third Friday in Game 1 of the World Series versus the Yankees, Travis Sawchik of theScore.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman didn't play in Game 4 or Game 6 of the NLCS as he battles lingering soreness in his right ankle, but nearly a week off between games has the first baseman feeling better. The 35-year-old Freeman is 7-for-32 with zero extra-base hits and one RBI so far this postseason.
Oct 22 2024Freeman (ankle) said Tuesday that he believes it is "100 percent" he will be in the lineup for Game 1 of the World Series versus the Yankees on Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman did not play in Game 6 of the NLCS on Sunday and has gone three days without running. The first baseman has been able to hit in that time and will go through his normal routine Tuesday, albeit without any running.
Oct 20 2024Freeman (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Game 6 of the NLCS against the Mets on Sunday, Noah Camras of DodgersNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has been hampered by a high-ankle sprain throughout the postseason. He was held out for Game 4 of the NLCS, but he returned to the lineup for Game 5, and manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism Saturday that the veteran first baseman would be in the lineup for Game 6. However, Freeman will begin Sunday's game in the dugout, though he could be available to pinch hit if called upon. Max Muncy will shift over to first base while Enrique Hernandez enters the lineup at third base against Mets southpaw Sean Manaea.
Oct 19 2024Manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that he expects Freeman (ankle) to be in the starting lineup for Game 6 of the NLCS against the Mets, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has been playing through an ankle injury throughout the postseason. He has missed two games during the playoffs, most recently Game 4 of the NLCS as the Dodgers wanted to prevent Freeman from playing in back-to-back games. Barring any setbacks, Freeman will be in the lineup for Game 6 as the Dodgers look to advance to the World Series.
Oct 18 2024Freeman (ankle) will start at first base and bat fourth Friday in Game 5 of the NLCS versus the Mets, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman didn't play Game 4, as the Dodgers didn't want him to play three days in a row on his injured right ankle. He will be back in there Friday, however, as he and his team try to finish off the Mets to advance to the World Series.
Oct 17 2024Freeman (ankle) is not in the lineup Thursday for Game 4 of the NLCS against the Mets, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had said previously that he expected Freeman -- who has been playing through discomfort in his right ankle -- to start every game during the NLCS. It's not clear yet whether Freeman has experienced a setback or if Roberts decided Game 4 was a good day to get the first baseman a little rest since the Mets are starting a lefty in Jose Quintana. Max Muncy is handling first base Thursday while Enrique Hernandez plays third.
Oct 14 2024Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Freeman (ankle) will be back in the lineup Monday for Game 2 of the NLCS versus the Mets, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was lifted from Game 1 after seven innings, but that was simply to get him off his feet for a few frames since the Dodgers were out to a 6-0 lead at the time. The veteran first baseman is battling through a painful right ankle sprain but is expected to continue to gut it out as long as he doesn't experience a setback. Freeman reached base three times, drove in a run and scored a run in the Dodgers' Game 1 victory Sunday.
Oct 11 2024Freeman (ankle) is expected to start at first base and bat third Friday in Game 5 of the NLDS versus the Padres, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman had to be scratched from the Game 4 lineup due to lingering discomfort in his right ankle. He still needs to go through a pregame workout before the Dodgers lock him into Friday's lineup, but for now it looks like he'll gut it out in the winner-take-all contest. The veteran first baseman is 3-for-11 with three singles so far in the series.
Oct 10 2024Freeman (ankle) is expected to be back in the lineup for Game 5 of the NLDS against the Padres on Friday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was scratched from the Dodgers' Game 4 lineup with a lingering ankle issue, which he aggravated after leaping to make a defensive play in Game 3. He almost certainly won't be playing at full strength but should still provide an upgrade to the Dodgers' lineup.
Oct 9 2024Freeman (ankle) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup for Game 4 of the NLDS versus San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has been attempting to play through a right ankle sprain all postseason, and he seemed to be visibly bothered by his ankle after jumping and landing awkwardly to finish a double play in the fourth inning of Game 3. He'll get a day to recover Wednesday, moving Max Muncy to first base while Enrique Hernandez covers the hot corner and Chris Taylor enters to start in center field.
Oct 8 2024Freeman (ankle) will start at first base and bat third Tuesday in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Padres, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman missed the final few games of the regular season due to a sprained ankle and had to make an early exit from Sunday's Game 2 because of further discomfort, but he'll attempt to play through the pain Tuesday. Despite his bad ankle, the 35-year-old first baseman has gone 2-for-7 through the Dodgers' first two postseason games.
Oct 7 2024Freeman (ankle) is receiving treatment Monday, and his availability for Tuesday's Game 3 of the NLDS against the Padres is uncertain at this time, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman went down with a right ankle injury during Sunday's game and was forced to exit. The team is hopeful that he'll be able to take the field for Game 3 after getting treatment, but his status will likely remain unknown until closer to first pitch.
Oct 6 2024Freeman (ankle) left Sunday's contest against the Padres early with right ankle discomfort, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman made his return to the lineup in Saturday's victory over San Diego in Game 1 of the NLDS after missing the final three games of the regular season with a right ankle sprain, but it appears to still be bothering the first baseman. Freeman's injury typically takes a month or more to heal completely, so it's not surprising that he's still working through it. The 35-year-old's status for Tuesday's Game 3 in San Diego is something to monitor moving forward.
Oct 5 2024Freeman (ankle) is batting third and playing first base Saturday in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman told reporters Friday that he'd be in the lineup for Game 1, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed uncertainty about that happening early Saturday. The situation seemed to be touch-and-go throughout the afternoon, as third baseman Max Muncy was spotted warming up with a first-baseman's mitt and Freeman told reporters following his pregame routine that he wished he "had an answer" about whether he'd play, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. It appears that Freeman will ultimately try to push through the injury, though he'll almost certainly be less than 100 percent and will probably be limited in what he can do on the basepaths.
Oct 4 2024Freeman (ankle) told reporters Friday that he will play in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Padres, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman sprained his ankle against the Padres on Sept. 26, which kept him out of the last three games of the regular season. While he was told that the severity of the sprain takes 4-to-6 weeks of recovery on the injured list, Freeman relayed that he would "try and do it in a week." The veteran first baseman went through defensive drills and ran the bases Friday, and while he didn't look 100 percent, he appears determined to play at first base in Game 1 of the NLDS.
Oct 3 2024Freeman (ankle) was able to bat during Thursday's intra-squad scrimmage but not play first base, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a positive sign that Freeman took part in baseball activity, though this cast the first doubt about whether he'd be ready for the NLDS. That's particularly true with Shohei Ohtani locked into the DH spot. Max Muncy was playing first base, with Enrique Hernandez at the hot corner in Freeman's absence.
Oct 2 2024Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said Wednesday that Freeman (ankle) is expected to face live pitching at some point during the team's workouts this week, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman missed the final three games of the regular season with a right ankle injury, but he is fully expected to be ready for Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday. The Dodgers have not had Max Muncy work out at first base this week, further suggesting they don't anticipate Freeman's readiness being in question.
Sep 29 2024Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that he fully expects Freeman (ankle) to be in the lineup for Game 1 of the NLDS, but if for some reason Freeman can't go, Max Muncy would likely start at first base, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not a lock that Freeman will be ready, since the skipper is discussing contingency plans that would involve Enrique Hernandez starting at the hot corner if Muncy mans first base. Freeman exited Thursday's game with the ankle injury and was seen on crutches and in a walking boot as they look to keep the swelling down.
Sep 26 2024Freeman (ankle) was seen on crutches and in a walking boot following Thursday's game against the Padres and will not return during the regular season, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman rolled his ankle attempting to avoid a tag at first base on an off-target throw, but the Dodgers said he avoided structural damage. He is expected to be ready for the postseason.
Sep 18 2024Freeman went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs and a stolen base against Miami in Wednesday's 8-4 win. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman extended his modest hitting streak to five games, though this was his first multi-hit performance during that span. While the star first baseman had a three-game streak of notching at least one RBI come to an end, he has now scored at least one run in four consecutive contests. On the season, Freeman is slashing .283/.381/.483 with 22 homers, 88 RBI, 81 runs and eight stolen bases over 609 plate appearances.
Sep 16 2024Freeman went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Monday's 9-0 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman put an exclamation mark on a six-run seventh inning for the Dodgers with a three-run blast off Aaron Bummer. The first baseman has gone just 6-for-34 with two extra-base hits over his past 10 games but has notched hits in three straight contests. On the season, he is hitting .280 with 22 home runs, 87 RBI, 77 runs scored and seven steals across 599 plate appearances.
Sep 2 2024Freeman went 2-for-3 with two two-run home runs and a sacrifice fly during Monday's 11-6 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman notched his first multi-homer performance of the campaign, pushing the first baseman over 20 home runs for a fourth consecutive year. Freeman has gone yard in three of his last four games, going 6-for-15 (.295) with 10 RBI and four runs scored during that stretch. The 34-year-old boasts a .880 OPS in 549 plate appearances.
Aug 31 2024Freeman went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers opened the game with three straight homers, with Freeman's giving them a 3-0 lead early against Merrill Kelly. Freeman also had an RBI single in the second inning. He's homered in each of the last two games after taking a three-game break to rest and manage a hairline fracture in his right middle finger that he appears prepared to play through heading into September. The first baseman is up to a .286/.382/.486 slash line, 19 homers, 78 RBI, 72 runs scored and six stolen bases through 124 contests this season.
Aug 30 2024Freeman went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Friday's 10-9 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman is contending with a hairline fracture in his right middle finger, which was the reason he sat out the Dodgers' previous three games. His first-inning long balls was his first homer since Aug. 9, with the finger injury a likely explanation for about half of that power drought. Friday's win put the Dodgers five games ahead of Arizona in the NL West, and Freeman could take a cautious approach with pain management if LA pulls away with the lead in September. The first baseman has a .283/.380/.478 slash line with 18 homers, 76 RBI, 71 runs scored, 31 doubles, two triples and six stolen bases over 123 games this season.
Aug 29 2024Freeman (finger) is expected to return to the Dodgers' lineup Friday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has been dealing with a hairline fracture in his finger since Aug. 17 and has missed the Dodgers' last three games. His availability moving forward is dependent on pail tolerance, so Freeman may bow out of the lineup more often than typical down the stretch.
Aug 28 2024Freeman (finger) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman sustained a hairline fracture in his right middle finger Aug. 17 and attempted to play through the injury for more than a week, but he's now sitting Wednesday for the second consecutive game. The 34-year-old struggled in six games while gutting it out, as he went 3-for-23 with seven strikeouts. Freeman could be back in the lineup after taking a few days to recover since it hasn't been reported that he's suffered a setback.
Aug 27 2024Freeman is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old suffered a hairline fracture in his right middle finger Aug. 17, and he'll head to the bench for Tuesday's contest while in the midst of a 3-for-23 slump. It hasn't been reported that Freeman has suffered a setback, and he may just be getting a bit more time to recover after playing through the injury for the past week-plus.
Aug 19 2024Freeman (finger) is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was expected to miss Monday's matchup and potentially a few more days after suffering an injury Saturday and missing Sunday's game. Despite being diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right middle finger, he's been penciled into the starting lineup for the series opener. Skipper Dave Roberts noted in his pregame remarks that Freeman remaining in the starting nine going forward will be all about pain tolerance, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.
Aug 18 2024Freeman (finger) will miss at least Monday's game and could be out for a few additional days, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman jammed his finger Saturday and was held out of the lineup Sunday. He is set to undergo a CT scan on his finger Monday, which should give more clarity for a timeline for his return. Manager Dave Roberts didn't give additional details, though it sounds as if the first baseman could be in danger of missing the Dodgers' series against Seattle.
Aug 17 2024X-rays on Freeman's right middle finger came back negative Saturday, and he's considered day-to-day, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman's finger swelled up after being jammed in the sixth inning, resulting in his removal. The negative X-rays are confirmation Freeman's not dealing with anything serious, and he could even be in the lineup Sunday if the swelling subsides. However, he won't have much time to recover with first pitch scheduled for 2:15 ET on Sunday.
Aug 15 2024Freeman went 3-for-5 with a run in Wednesday's loss to Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman recorded his fourth multi-hit game over his past seven contests, a span in which he's batting .345 with a homer, four RBI and a stolen base. The star first baseman has boosted his season batting average up to .291 as he attempts to finish with a .300 mark for the fifth consecutive campaign. Freeman has added 17 long balls, 71 RBI, 68 runs and six thefts over 113 games.
Aug 9 2024Freeman went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, a walk, a stolen base and two total runs scored in Friday's 9-5 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman did a bit of everything in his second consecutive multi-hit effort. The homer was his first since July 21. The first baseman has gone 6-for-15 with four RBI over four games since returning from attending to his son's health. Overall, Freeman is sporting a .292/.396/.503 slash line with 17 homers, 71 RBI, 66 runs scored, six steals, 28 doubles and two triples across 108 contests.
Aug 8 2024Freeman went 2-for-4 with three RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers went 3-for-13 as a team with runners in scoring position, but Freeman was 2-for-2, stroking a run-scoring single in the first inning and a two-run single in the second. It was the first baseman's third game back since missing eight contests to attend to a family matter, and he hasn't shown any rust since returning, going 4-for-12 with at least one hit in each game. While Freeman's season numbers (.287/.392/.491 slash line, 16 homers, five steals) are mostly down in comparison to last year, he's at 67 RBI through 464 plate appearances, giving him a reasonable shot to reach 100 RBI for the third consecutive campaign.
Aug 6 2024Freeman went 1-for-4 in Monday's 5-3 win against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman missed eight games while on the family medical emergency list before returning to action Monday. He received a standing ovation from the crowd at Dodger Stadium prior to his first at-bat and singled to right field in the third. Freeman and his wife, Chelsea, shared that their three-year-old son was discharged from the hospital Sunday after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome. With the child on the mend, Freeman appears set to resume his everyday role at first base for the Dodgers.
Aug 5 2024Freeman (personal) has been activated from the family medical emergency list ahead of Monday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has been away from the club since July 27 to be with his family after his three-year-old son was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome. It was reported earlier in the day that he was back with the team at Dodger Stadium leading up to Monday's matchup, and the organization has since made his return official. Freeman will man first base and hit third in Monday's series opener.
Aug 3 2024Freeman (personal) could rejoin the Dodgers during their series against the Phillies beginning Monday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has been away from the team for a week while on the family emergency list, but he could be on the cusp of a return. Manager Dave Roberts didn't provide an exact return date Saturday, but the first baseman appears to be trending towards an activation against the Phillies.
Aug 2 2024Manager Dave Roberts said Friday that he doesn't anticipate Freeman (personal) playing during the three-game weekend series against the Athletics, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman is set to come off the family emergency list Saturday, but it's unlikely that he will return to action as he spends time with his family. Cavan Biggio will continue to start at first base for the Dodgers in Freeman's absence.
Jul 30 2024Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that he doesn't expect Freeman (personal) to return from the family emergency list before the end of the Dodgers' series versus San Diego, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman will be required to come off the family emergency list Saturday, though Roberts' comments leave open the possibility that the first baseman could be ready for Friday's series opener against Oakland. Until then, Cavan Biggio will continue to start at first base for Los Angeles.
Jul 27 2024The Dodgers placed Freeman on the family emergency list Saturday,Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: By rule, Freeman will miss between three and seven days, making his first opportunity to return Tuesday's series opener against the Padres. Cavan Biggio figures to see most of the work at first base while Freeman is away from the team. Hunter Feduccia was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma in a corresponding move.
Jul 26 2024Manager Dave Roberts said after Friday's game that he doesn't expect Freeman (personal) to return to the Dodgers before the end of their series against Houston, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was a late scratch from Friday's lineup, allowing him to travel back home to tend to a family emergency. It remains unclear if the Dodgers will move the first baseman onto the family emergency list, but the chances of him playing this weekend seem to be low either way. Cavan Biggio will serve as Los Angeles' primary first baseman while Freeman is away.
Jul 22 2024Freeman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman crushed a first-pitch fastball from Kutter Crawford to right-center field to get the Dodgers on the board in the first inning. He now has three homers in his last six games and is up to 16 for the year. Freeman is one of three hitters in the majors with a strikeout rate below 15.0 percent and an ISO greater than .200. The 34-year-old is slashing .292/.305/.503 with 66 RBI, 61 runs and a 58:66 BB:K in 438 plate appearances this year.
Jul 19 2024Freeman went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Friday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers hadn't mustered much offense until the eighth inning. Coming up with the bases loaded, Freeman cashed in with a blast off Brennan Bernardino. This was Freeman's 15th homer of the year, and he's hit four of them while adding 19 RBI over his last 18 games. The first baseman is at a .291/.394/.497 slash line with 65 RBI, 58 runs scored, 25 doubles and five stolen bases across 98 contests this season.
Jul 12 2024Freeman went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-3 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman hit a solo home run off Tarik Skubal in the fourth inning and added a single in the eighth. He went 0-for-10 in a tough series against the Phillies but rebounded with his fourth multi-hit effort in 10 July games. On the season, the eight-time All-Star is hitting .294 with 14 homers, 59 RBI, 56 runs scored and four steals across 415 plate appearances.
Jul 8 2024Freeman went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman walked in the third and stole second base but was left there stranded with the bases loaded. It was just his fourth swipe of the year and his first since June 5. The 34-year-old has started off July well at the dish, tallying eight hits, six RBI and a 5:5 BB:K over his first six games of the month. It's a continuation of what he's been doing all season long, as he's slashing .301/.406/.506 with 13 homers, 58 RBI, 55 runs and a 54:61 BB:K in 399 plate appearances.
Jul 4 2024Freeman went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer and two walks in Wednesday's loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman put the Dodgers ahead with a three-run blast in the bottom of the first and proceeded to reach base four times in the contest in a losing effort. It was the first baseman's 13th long ball of the season and the fourth in his last 15 games. Over that latter stretch he's batting .327 (18-for-55) with 14 RBI and 10 runs scored. Freeman has also recorded multiple hits in back-to-back games and in three of his last four.
Jun 26 2024Freeman went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Tuesday in a 4-3 win against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman's two-run shot in the third inning tied the game at 3-3, and Shohei Ohtani's RBI single one frame later provided the decisive run. The long ball was Freeman's sixth in a superb June during which he's slashed .338/.433/.650 with 15 RBI, 19 runs, two stolen bases and a 14:12 BB:K. The veteran first baseman is tied for fourth in the league with 47 walks on the season, and his 13.7-percent walk rate is on pace for a career-best mark, excluding the abbreviated 60-game 2020 campaign.
Jun 20 2024Freeman went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Thursday in a 5-3 win against Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman accounted for the Dodgers' final run of the contest with his fourth-inning solo shot to center field. The veteran first baseman is up to 11 long balls on the season, with five of them coming in June. Freeman has added to his standout month with a .354 average, 12 RBI, 17 runs, two stolen bases and a 14:10 BB:K through 18 games.
Jun 17 2024Freeman went 1-for-1 with two runs and five walks in a 9-5 win against Colorado on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman's patience was on display in the victory, as he tied a Dodgers franchise record by drawing five free passes. The veteran isn't shy about taking walks -- his 14.6 percent walk rate on the campaign ranks eighth among qualified MLB hitters and is on pace for the highest mark of his career. Of course, Freeman is plenty capable when swinging the bat as well, as he's currently batting .302, putting him on pace for his fifth straight season hitting at least .300.
Jun 12 2024Freeman went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and three runs scored in Tuesday's 15-2 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman's big hit of the night came in the sixth when he went back-to-back with Shohei Ohtani as part of a four-homer inning for the Dodgers. Freeman now has multiple hits in four of nine games this month to go along with three home runs after he totaled just six homers through the end of May. His .401 on-base percentage currently ranks fifth in all of baseball, as he's slashing .297/.401/.498 with 30 extra-base hits, 41 RBI, 43 runs and a 39:49 BB:K in 299 plate appearances.
Jun 7 2024Freeman went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Thursday's 11-7 win over Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman helped Los Angeles' offense get off to a fast start with his three-run blast in the first inning. The long ball extended his modest hitting streak to five games, during which he has slashed .389/.455/.889 with two homers, five RBI, five runs and two steals. Freeman has four home runs over his past 15 contests, matching the amount of homers he hit across his initial 49 games of the campaign.
Jun 6 2024Freeman went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run against Pittsburgh in a loss Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has been much less active on the basepaths this season -- he's attempted just four steals (with three successes) after going 23-for-24 last year. That 2023 performance was likely an aberration, as the 23 thefts were 10 more than his previous career-high mark. Freeman's other numbers are mostly down so far this season as well, but he's still been quite productive with a .294/.397/.476 slash line, seven homers, 17 doubles, 35 RBI and and 36 runs through 63 contests.
Jun 2 2024Freeman went 1-for-1 with a solo home run, three walks, two RBI, one stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman went yard in the first inning and added a sacrifice fly in the eighth. The three walks he drew Sunday matched his total of free passes from his previous 13 games. Freeman's at a 13.4 percent walk rate on the year, to go along with an equally impressive 16.0 percent walks rate. The first baseman has a .293/.399/.477 slash line with seven homers, 35 RBI, 35 runs scored, two steals, 16 doubles and two triples over 61 contests. While his numbers are down pretty much across the board, Freeman remains one of the most consistent hitters in baseball in the heart of a powerful lineup.
May 29 2024Freeman went 5-for-8 with a walk, a double, a home run and three RBI across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader sweep of the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman reached base three times in each contest, but most of his production came in the matinee, including a two-run shot off Jorge Lopez in the 10th inning. Freeman is heating up again, slashing .333/.381/.590 over the last 10 games with four doubles, two homers, five runs and nine RBI.
May 20 2024Freeman went 2-for-4 with a grand slam in Monday's 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The homer was Freeman's first since May 11 and his third in May. He gave the Dodgers the lead in the third inning, and they never looked back. Freeman is up to five long balls, 29 RBI, 31 runs scored, one stolen base and a .298/.409/.464 slash line through 50 contests. He's not hitting for as much power as he did last year, when he racked up 29 homers, 59 doubles and a .567 slugging percentage, but there's little to complain about from what the first baseman's provided so far in 2024.
May 19 2024Freeman went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman drew a leadoff walk to open the bottom of the fourth and would eventually come home to score the Dodgers' first run of the contest later in the frame on a single from outfielder Andy Pages. The star first baseman would add an RBI single in the fourth, along with a leadoff double in the eighth, before coming around to score for a second time. Freeman had gone hitless in his previous two games but now has five multi-hit games in May to go along with six RBI and 14 runs scored. He's also tied for fifth in the league in doubles with 13.
May 12 2024Freeman went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo home run while also drawing a walk in Saturday's win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman kicked things off for the Dodgers with a solo shot off Matt Waldron in the top of the first, giving the first baseman his fourth home run of the season. The veteran infielder would reach three times on the night after also doubling and drawing a walk, raising his average to .333 in the month of May. Freeman has now hit safely in five straight games and in 17 of his last 19 contests overall.
May 6 2024Freeman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run against the Marlins in Monday's 6-3 win. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though his long ball didn't travel nearly as far, Freeman followed Shohei Ohtani in the first inning Monday as the pair slugged back-to-back homers. Freeman has yet to fully flex his power this season -- he has just three homers through 167 plate appearances -- but he's been otherwise productive, as usual, with a .292/.407/.445 slash line, 21 RBI, 18 runs and a stolen base. The veteran first baseman is also tied for seventh in the league with 10 doubles and tied for fifth with 24 walks.
Apr 28 2024Freeman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman homered for the second time all season -- and hit his first long ball since March 28 -- while extending his hit streak to eight games. He's logged at least one RBI in seven of those contests (11 total) with a .444 batting average.
Apr 22 2024Freeman went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 10-0 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman doubled his first time up and then doubled home two runs as part of an eight-run fifth inning for the Dodgers. He's now reached base six times in the last two games and has five RBI over that span. The 34-year-old is hitting .287/.406/.391 with a home run, 13 RBI, 12 runs and a 15:20 BB:K in 106 plate appearances.
Apr 6 2024Freeman went 1-for-2 with three walks and three runs in a loss to the Cubs on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman continues to get on base at an elite clip, as his .533 OBP through 10 games ranks fifth in the majors. The superstar first baseman also ranks second in the league with eight walks and is tied for fourth with 14 hits. Freeman is off to an excellent start in his quest to bat at least .300 for the fifth straight campaign.
Apr 2 2024Freeman went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs and two RBI against the Giants in an 8-3 victory Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman is off to a hot start to the campaign, slashing .360/.500/.520 over 32 plate appearances. He's collected a pair of three-hit performances over his past three games, though only one of the hits during that span has gone for extra bases. Freeman has driven in six runs through seven games and should get ample opportunity to produce throughout the season with Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani hitting ahead of him.
Mar 31 2024Freeman went 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI versus the Cardinals in an extra-inning loss Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman put the Dodgers on the board with a run-scoring single in the fifth inning, and he helped force the game into an extra frame by singling and scoring the tying run in the ninth. The All-Star first baseman is showing no signs of slowing down in his 15th big-league campaign, slashing .333/.500/.500 with a home run, four RBI and a 5:6 BB:K through 24 plate appearances. Freeman is in a great spot to produce batting behind Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani in a loaded Dodgers lineup.
Mar 28 2024Freeman went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and an additional RBI in Thursday's 7-1 win over St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman got the scoring started Thursday with an RBI single in the first inning before cranking a two-run homer off Miles Mikolas in the third. The 34-year-old Freeman is coming off a stellar 2023 campaign where he slashed .331/.410/.567 with 29 home runs and 102 RBI. He has a chance to be even more productive this year, batting in the third spot behind Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani in a star-studded Dodgers lineup.
Mar 27 2024Freeman batted third in the order for both Seoul Series games against the Padres as well as throughout the Cactus League slate, contradicting a comment by manager Dave Roberts early in camp that the first baseman would remain the Dodgers' No. 2 hitter despite the offseason signing of Shohei Ohtani. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman batted second in each of the 161 games he played in last season, but it appears he'll move down a slot with Ohtani now in the fold. The veteran first baseman should get plenty of run-producing opportunities with Mookie Betts and Ohtani hitting ahead of him, and he'll also remain protected with the solid bat of catcher Will Smith behind him for most games. Freeman slashed .282/.333/.667 along with four homers and a team-leading 16 RBI over 42 plate appearances in spring action and went 1-for-6 with four walks in the Seoul Series versus San Diego.
Feb 12 2024Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed at the team's Fan Fest event Feb. 3 that Freeman will remain the team's No. 2 hitter in 2023 even after the offseason signing of Shohei Ohtani (elbow), Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ohtani batted out of the two hole in 71 of his 135 starts with the Angels in 2023, but Roberts said that the reigning American League MVP will slot in as the No. 3 hitter to begin his tenure with the Dodgers. Meanwhile, the Dodgers will maintain continuity atop the order with Mookie Betts in the leadoff spot and with Freeman as the No. 2 hitter, after the latter made all 161 of his starts out of that lineup spot in 2023 en route to producing a .977 OPS and scoring a career-high 131 runs. Assuming Ohtani doesn't experience any major delays in his recovery from last September's internal brace procedure and is ready to serve as a full-time designated hitter early in the season, Freeman could have a chance to improve upon his already immense counting stats from 2023. Catcher Will Smith was a solid performer as the Dodgers' primary No. 3 hitter a season ago, but Ohtani's OPS in 2023 was still 269 points greater than Smith's.
Sep 29 2023Freeman went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and three total runs scored in Friday's 6-2 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has powered up late in the season with three homers over his last four games. He's hitting .310 in September with four homers and eight doubles across 26 games, giving him 29 long balls and 59 two-baggers for the season. The first baseman has added an impressive .334/.412/.572 slash line with 102 RBI, 131 runs scored, 23 stolen bases and two triples through 159 contests overall.
Sep 27 2023Freeman went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman put the game out of reach for the Dodgers in the eighth inning with a 412-foot, three-run shot to right field. It was his second homer in as many days following a 23-game stretch during which he went deep just once. Freeman's three RBI in the win pushed his total to 101 on the campaign, marking his second straight triple-digit RBI season and the fourth of his big-league career. He's also tallied a career-high 23 thefts while belting 28 long balls, scoring 128 runs and posting a standout .333/.412/.368 slash line over 713 plate appearances.
Sep 23 2023Freeman went 2-for-5 with a double, one RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman continues to provide surprising speed from a first baseman. He's up to five steals in September and 22 this season. For the year, the 34-year-old has added an impressive .334/.411/.563 slash line, 26 home runs, 96 RBI, 125 runs scored and 57 doubles through 153 contests. Freeman's .974 OPS ranks sixth in the majors.
Sep 18 2023Freeman went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Monday's 8-3 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman's steal was his 20th of the season, the first time he's reached that milestone in his career. The 34-year-old first baseman clearly isn't letting up for his effort level even with the Dodgers securing the NL West title. He's been strong in September, hitting .304 (17-for-56) this month, down from his .335 mark for the year. He's added a .983 OPS, 26 home runs, 93 RBI and 124 runs scored through 148 contests. Freeman sat out Sunday for the first time all season, though he may get some additional rest over the remaining two weeks before the playoffs.
Sep 17 2023Freeman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers clinched the NL West title Saturday, so Freeman will receive his first day off of the season. The veteran first baseman has taken a small step back at the plate through 14 games in September with a .302/.403/.434 slash line, though his .983 OPS for the campaign still has him in the thick of the race for NL MVP.
Sep 16 2023Freeman went 0-for-3 with a stolen base and a run Friday in a 6-3 victory versus Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman reached on a hit-by-pitch in the eighth inning, swiped second base and reached third on an error. He then scored an important insurance run on a J.D. Martinez single. Freeman has gone 19-for-20 in stolen-base attempts this season, tacking significant value onto his typically outstanding slash line (.336/.414/.573) and power numbers (26 homers, 55 doubles, 93 RBI). The running aspect of his game has blossomed in his first two seasons with the Dodgers -- he's nabbed 32 thefts so far in that span after topping out at 10 steals across 12 years with Atlanta.
Sep 12 2023Freeman went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double, two RBI and four runs scored in Tuesday's 11-2 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman extended his hitting streak to six games with this impressive effort. He hit a two-run homer in the third inning that was all the Dodgers needed to win, and he scored each time he got on base. The first baseman has accumulated six four-hit efforts this season. For the year, he's up to a .339/.416/.579 slash line with 26 homers, 93 RBI, 121 runs scored, 18 stolen bases and 55 doubles through 144 games.
Sep 9 2023Freeman went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double and two runs scored in Friday's 8-5 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His fifth-inning two-bagger off Mason Thompson set a new Dodgers record, as it gave Freeman his 53rd double of the year -- breaking a mark that had stood since 1929 when the team played in Brooklyn and was known as the Robins. Freeman continues to push for a second MVP trophy, and since the beginning of August he's slashing .360/.430/.576 with 18 doubles, four homers, four steals, 18 RBI and 25 runs in 36 games.
Aug 30 2023Freeman went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman's blast was his 25th of the season, making this the third time in six seasons he's reached that mark. Even by his lofty standards, the first baseman has had a good August, batting .375 with four homers, 16 doubles, 16 RBI, 22 runs scored and four stolen bases over 28 games. The impressive month has lifted his season slash line to .338/.413/.586 through 132 contests.
Aug 28 2023Freeman went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has been dialed in over the last nine games, going 16-for-39 (.410), but his first-inning blast Monday was his first homer since Aug. 6. The first baseman was not totally void of power in that 19-game stretch, racking up 10 doubles. He's slashing a magnificent .340/.415/.583 with 24 long balls, 87 RBI, 109 runs scored, 17 stolen bases, 50 doubles and two triples through 130 contests.
Aug 26 2023Freeman went 4-for-5 with a double, three runs and an RBI in a 7-4 win against the Red Sox on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Among Freeman's four base knocks was a seventh-inning RBI double that gave Los Angeles its first lead of the game. The two-bagger was his league-leading 48th of the campaign, moving him one behind Shawn Green for the Los Angeles Dodgers record and four behind Johnny Frederick for the overall franchise mark. Freeman has been blistering at the plate of late, going 9-for-14 with three doubles, five runs and two RBI over his past three games.
Aug 25 2023Freeman 5-for-9 with two doubles, two runs and an RBI over both contests in Thursday's doubleheader sweep of the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman recorded three hits in the matinee, which was technically a continuation of Wednesday's suspended game. He added two more base knocks in the nightcap before being replaced in the field in the seventh frame with Los Angeles holding a comfortable lead. Freeman is up to 47 doubles on the campaign, matching the career high he set last season and leading the majors by a wide margin. Following an uncharacteristic rough patch during which the All-Star first baseman went 2-for-20 over a six-game stretch, Freeman has bounced back with a five-game hitting streak during which he is slashing .381/.381/.524 with three doubles, two RBI and a stolen base.
Aug 16 2023Freeman went 2-for-5 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman entered Wednesday 0-for-11 with a walk and two strikeouts over his last three games. It was just the third time all year and the first time since April that he was held hitless in three straight contests. The multi-hit effort got him back on track, and he's now slashing .337/.414/.583 with 23 home runs, a league-leading 44 doubles, 16 stolen bases, 83 RBI and 102 runs scored through 119 games.
Aug 8 2023Freeman went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has multiple hits in seven of his last nine games, going 20-for-38 (.526) in that impressive span. The first baseman leads the majors and ranks second with a 1.016 OPS through 112 contests. He's batting a stellar .343 with 23 home runs, 81 RBI, 100 runs scored and 16 stolen bases in what could end up being a career year for one of baseball's most consistent players.
Aug 6 2023Freeman went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, two runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's win over San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman belted a three-run homer in the second inning and later swiped second base after singling in the sixth. His terrific season has continued to get better recently; the veteran slugger has gone 15-for-29 (.517) with four steals and seven extra-base hits over his last seven games. On the year, Freeman owns a .339/.416/.595 slash line with 80 RBI, 97 runs scored and 65 extra-base hits.
Aug 5 2023Freeman went 1-for-4 with one RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman didn't run much for the bulk of July, but he's now logged three steals over his last six games to get to 15 thefts on the year. He's hit .386 (44-for-114) since the start of July, even better than his .337 batting average for the season. The first baseman has added a 1.003 OPS, 22 home runs, 77 RBI, 95 runs scored, 40 doubles and two triples through 109 games.
Aug 3 2023Freeman went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two doubles Thursday in an 8-2 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman racked up three extra-base hits in the contest, though the only one that produced a run was his solo homer in the eighth inning. The veteran first baseman has been on an absolute tear of late, collecting multiple hits in four straight games and going an incredible 12-for-17 with six extra-base hits, three RBI and five runs over that stretch. Freeman may not be getting the same amount of MVP buzz as his former teammate Ronald Acuna, but he's arguably in the running for the award given his impressive production this season. Freeman leads the NL in OPS (1.016), SLG (.598) and doubles (40), ranks second in batting average (.341), hits (146) and runs (94), and has added 22 homers, 76 RBI and 14 stolen bases through 107 games.
Aug 1 2023Freeman went 4-for-5 with a double, one RBI, one stolen base and two runs scored in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman stole a base for his second consecutive game, giving him a career-high 14 on the year. The first baseman is also swinging a hot bat with eight multi-hit efforts over his last 13 games, batting .472 (25-for-53) in that span. He's up to a .334/.413/.580 slash line with 21 home runs, 74 RBI, 91 runs scored and 36 doubles through 105 contests. Freeman's .993 OPS trails only Shohei Ohtani (1.082) in the majors.
Jul 30 2023Freeman went 2-for-3 with a stolen base in Sunday's 9-0 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was the Dodgers' best player Sunday -- he was the only one to pick up multiple hits. The steal was his 13th of the season, matching his career high from last year. The first baseman ran more early in 2023, but he's notched just two thefts since the start of July despite hitting .359 this month. Freeman is at a stellar .329/.409/.575 slash line with 21 home runs, 73 RBI and 89 runs scored through 104 contests.
Jul 25 2023Freeman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 8-7 extra-inning win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has four homers, eight RBI and five multi-hit efforts over his last eight games, bouncing back from a quiet stretch right after the All-Star break. The first baseman has already matched his homer total from last year (21), doing so in 100 games this season compared to 159 contests in 2022. He's slashing a stellar .328/.410/.584 with 71 RBI, 87 runs scored, 12 stolen bases, 35 doubles and two triples while working as the Dodgers' usual No. 2 hitter.
Jul 23 2023Freeman went 4-for-5 with two home runs, three runs scored and three RBI in Saturday's 16-3 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman led an 18-hit, five-homer barrage from the Dodgers, taking Dane Dunning deep in the third inning for a solo shot before launching a two-run blast in the fourth off Glenn Otto. Freeman has been one of the hottest hitters in the majors in July, and over his last 12 games he's slashing .438/.526/1.000 with seven doubles, a triple, six homers and 16 RBI. The surge has also put him at 20 home runs on the season, the 10th time in his career he's reached that plateau.
Jul 21 2023Freeman went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI, three runs scored and two walks in Friday's victory over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman stuffed the box score with yet another big performance Friday. His 18th home run of the year was a solo shot in the fifth inning that snapped a six-game homerless drought. The slugging first baseman has produced nine multi-hit performances over his last 20 games, going 28-for-81 (.346) during that stretch. Freeman boosted his season slash line to .322/.405/.565 with 55 extra-base hits and 81 runs scored.
Jul 17 2023Freeman went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple and two runs scored in Monday's victory over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman crossed home in the fourth and sixth innings while collecting six total bases Monday. He's collected multiple hits in seven of his last 17 games, going 23-for-70 (.329) during that span. The veteran slugger is up to 52 extra-base hits and 74 runs scored with a .952 OPS through 426 plate appearances.
Jul 8 2023Freeman went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 10-5 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has hit safely in all but one of his last 13 games, going 19-for-55 (.345) in that span. He's homered in three straight contests, bringing his total to 17 on the year. The first baseman has added 61 RBI, 72 runs scored, 12 stolen bases, 31 doubles and a .320/.396/.556 slash line over 89 games as one of the Dodgers' most consistent hitters.
Jul 6 2023Freeman went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, a stolen base, three RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman provided an early two-run blast in the first inning and added an RBI single in the seventh. The first baseman remains hot -- he's gone 16-for-46 (.348) over his last 11 homers, though his homer Thursday was his first since June 21. Freeman has 15 long balls, 30 doubles, 12 steals, 57 RBI, 68 runs scored and a .320/.397/.542 slash line through 87 contests this year.
Jun 30 2023Freeman went 1-for-4 with a double, two walks, one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Friday's 9-3 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman's three trips on base Friday pushed him up to a .401 on-base percentage, one of eight players in the majors north of .400. The first baseman has gone 8-for-21 (.381) over his last five games while tallying six RBI in that span. He's batting .320 with a .944 OPS, 14 home runs, 53 RBI, 65 runs scored, 11 stolen bases, 28 doubles and a triple through 81 games this season, numbers likely good enough to put him in the NL MVP conversation.
Jun 26 2023Freeman went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a run and an RBI against Houston in a loss Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman came into the contest having been stuck on 1,998 career hits for the past two days. He doubled to left field for knock No. 1,999 in the sixth inning and reached 2,000 hits on an RBI double in the eighth. Freeman is one of just six active players to reach the 2,000-hit milestone, joining Miguel Cabrera, Joey Votto, Nelson Cruz, Elvis Andrus and Andrew McCutchen. Among that group, Freeman is having by far the best campaign, slashing .317/.397/.549 with 14 homers, 48 RBI, 62 runs, 10 thefts and a league-leading 27 doubles.
Jun 21 2023Freeman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman extended his hitting streak to six games with the fourth-inning solo shot, which was all the offense the Dodgers needed in the win. He's gone just 6-for-25 (.240) in that span, and just two of those knocks have gone for extra bases. The slump is barely registering in his season stats -- he's still slashing .323/.403/.558 with 14 homers, 47 RBI, 60 runs scored, 10 stolen bases, 25 doubles and a triple through 74 contests. The first baseman remains one of the top all-around producers from a fantasy perspective.
Jun 14 2023Freeman went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman went hitless for consecutive games for the first time since Apirl 19-21, but he was still able to do something when he got on base. The steal was his ninth of the year and his first in June -- he's on track to surpass the career-high 13 thefts he recorded in 2022. The first baseman has been as steady as ever with a .331/.410/.572 slash line, 13 home runs, 44 RBI, 58 runs scored, 24 doubles and a triple over 68 contests.
Jun 11 2023Freeman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has now hit safely in six straight games, going 9-for-21 (.428) with three home runs in that span. The veteran first baseman has been on a tear for the better part of a month -- he's batting .405 with eight homers and 30 RBI in his last 29 games. Overall, Freeman is slashing .338/.413/.586 with 13 homers, 44 RBI, 57 runs scored and eight steals through 303 plate appearances this season.
Jun 10 2023Freeman went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's loss to Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman and Mookie Betts went back-to-back in the seventh inning to temporarily tie the score, though the Phillies ultimately prevailed on a Kyle Schwarber walk-off homer. Freeman continues to swing a hot bat, as he's tallied 27 multi-hit games on the campaign, including in each of his past two contests. The veteran ranks second in the league among qualified hitters with a .335 batting average, sixth with a .407 on-base percentage and fourth with a .576 slugging percentage while pacing MLB with 24 doubles.
Jun 7 2023Freeman went 1-for-4 with a grand slam, a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman crushed a changeup from Luke Weaver and sent it over the wall in center to cap off a five-run fourth inning for the Dodgers. It was his fifth game this season with at least three RBI and his second grand slam of the year. The 33-year-old is as consistent as they come with his approach at the plate and is now slashing .329/.402/.565 with 11 homers, 39 RBI, 51 runs, eight steals and a 29:44 BB:K over 281 plate appearances. Freeman appears to be on track to surpass his home run (21), RBI (100) and steal (13) totals from a season ago.
Jun 2 2023Freeman is hitting second and playing first base against the Yankees on Friday, but he is dealing with some neck stiffness, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was outstanding in May with a .400/.462/.722 slash along with six homers over 115 at-bats. The first baseman will play through the issue for now, but it's something to keep an eye on going forward with a chance Freeman could get a day or two off if the stiffness gets worse.
May 30 2023Freeman went 4-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman's homer was his first in the last seven games. He's hit safely in 19 straight contests, going 35-for-77 (.455) with 18 extra-base hits in that span. The first baseman is playing even better than his usual high standard, and his weeks-long hot stretch has him up to a .344/.416/.589 slash line with 10 homers, 35 RBI, 47 runs scored and six stolen bases through 56 games overall.
May 27 2023Freeman went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two walks and an RBI in Saturday's 6-5 victory versus the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman reached base four times in the contest, the third time he's accomplished that feat this season. The veteran first baseman has knocked at least one hit in 16 straight games, a stretch during which he's batting .444 (28-for-63) with 18 RBI. Freeman has added nine doubles, a triple, four homers and 15 runs during the red-hot stretch, and he currently leads the majors with 20 two-baggers on the campaign.
May 22 2023Freeman went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer, a double and two runs scored in Monday's win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman gave the Dodgers a lead with his three-run shot in the fifth inning. The veteran slugger has been on fire over the last two weeks; he's gone 22-for-48 (.458) with 12 extra-base hits and 17 RBI in his last 12 games. During that span, Freeman has produced nine multi-hit games while boosting his season slash line to .328/.399/.569.
May 18 2023Freeman went 2-for-5 with a triple, a homer and four RBI in Thursday's 16-8 loss against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman gave the Dodgers life with a sixth-inning grand slam to cut the deficit to two. Freeman also tripled in the fifth, but his teammates failed to bring him home. The first baseman is producing another excellent season with a .918 OPS, 36 runs and 27 RBI. He even has six stolen bases and could surpass his career high of 13.
May 13 2023Freeman went 2-for-3 with one double, one home run and three RBI in Friday's 4-2 win over San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman's seventh-inning shot to right field extended the Dodgers' lead to 4-2. The former Brave has a strong slash line of .297/.369/.510 through 39 games this season. The first baseman is also on pace to hit more homers than he did last season (21).
May 11 2023Freeman went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman opened the scoring in the fourth inning with a solo shot off Wade Miley before bringing home two more an inning later with a single. Freeman has had a productive start to May, batting .289 (11-for-39) through nine games with two of his six homers on the season, eight RBI and nine runs.
May 2 2023Freeman went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 13-1 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman's blast was part of a five-run rally in the eighth inning that turned this contest into a true blowout. The first baseman has multiple hits in five of his last 10 games, going 15-for-43 (.349) over that span. He's up to a .309/.386/.496 slash line with five homers, 13 RBI, 24 runs scored, four stolen bases and seven doubles through 31 contests.
May 1 2023Freeman went 1-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base Sunday in a 6-3 win against St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman came into the series versus the Cardinals with just one theft on the campaign, but he is now up to four after nabbing three steals over his past two contests. The sudden uptick of aggressive baserunning has put him on pace to collect double-digit steals for what would be just the third time in his lengthy career. Freeman has only nine RBI on the season, but he's doing almost everything else well, slashing .292/.377/.451 with six doubles and 21 runs scored.
Apr 30 2023Freeman went 0-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases in Saturday's 1-0 win over St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he didn't pick up any hits in the contest, Freeman gave his fantasy managers a positive performance with a pair of steals. They were the second and third thefts of the season for the veteran first baseman, who tallied a career-high 13 stolen bases last year. Freeman is putting together another strong campaign at the plate, slashing .294/.376/.459 with four homers, nine RBI and 21 runs scored.
Apr 27 2023Freeman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-1 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers only managed four hits in total off Roansy Contreras and the Pittsburgh bullpen, and Freeman's eighth-inning blast was all that stood between the Bucs and a shutout. It's the fourth homer of the year for the first baseman, and Freeman sports a .289/.375/.464 slash line with nine RBI and 20 runs through 25 games -- somewhat disappointing numbers by his own lofty standards.
Apr 4 2023Freeman went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and two runs in Monday's 13-4 victory over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was one of four Dodgers with multiple hits in the win, and he's racked up six base knocks over his past 10 at-bats. Freeman is hitting a robust .421 this season, though his fifth-inning double Monday is his only extra-base hit thus far. The star first baseman has also scored four runs over four games after tying for the NL lead with 117 runs scored last season.
Mar 19 2023Freeman is hitting second and playing first base Sunday in a Cactus League game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A day after returning to the lineup as the designated hitter following a bit of hamstring tightness, Freeman is back on the field for the Dodgers on Sunday. The former MVP appears to be a full-go for the regular season and should once again be a fantasy stalwart in 2023.
Mar 18 2023Freeman went 2-for-2 with a walk in Saturday's spring game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was removed after three plate appearances, but that was to be expected. It was the first game back for the first baseman after he left Tuesday's World Baseball Classic game for Team Canada with tightness in his hamstring. There's no reason to think that Freeman won't be ready for the regular season, and his next step should be playing in the field sometime soon.
Mar 16 2023Freeman (hamstring) is expected to serve as the designated hitter in a Cactus League game Saturday and then play first base Sunday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That's tremendous news after Freeman tweaked his right hamstring Tuesday while representing Canada in the World Baseball Classic. It looks like that will turn out to be a minor blip for the star first baseman. He can remain penciled in for the Dodgers' starting lineup for Opening Day, which is exactly two weeks away.
Mar 15 2023Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that he is not concerned about Freeman (hamstring) being ready for Opening Day, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman tweaked his right hamstring during Canada's win over Colombia on Tuesday in the World Baseball Classic and he returned to Dodgers camp Wednesday for an evaluation by the team's medical staff. The injury is mild, per Roberts, and there are no further tests planned. The expectation is the star first baseman will be able to get back into Cactus League play as early as this coming weekend, and he's slated to take swings in the batting cage Thursday.
Mar 14 2023Team Canada manager Ernie Whitt said Tuesday that Freeman is being evaluated for hamstring tightness, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: And the Dodgers will certainly want to have a say in that evaluation. Freeman felt the hamstring tightness while taking a cut at a pitch in the third inning of Canada's eventual 5-2 win over Colombia on Tuesday afternoon in the World Baseball Classic. He is not expected to be in the lineup Wednesday against Mexico and could be done with the WBC entirely.
Oct 5 2022Freeman went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and two total RBI in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman came into the game needing four hits to reach 200 on the campaign, and he fell just short by going 3-for-4. Nonetheless, he reached the 100 RBI mark by knocking in a pair of runs, one of which came on his 21st homer of the campaign. Freeman led the majors in hits (199) and doubles (47) in his first season in Los Angeles and finished second to Jeff McNeil with a .325 batting average.
Sep 29 2022Freeman went 1-for-4 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was on the back end of a double-steal that also saw Trea Turner swipe third in the sixth inning. The theft extended Freeman's career high to 13 stolen bases in 16 attempts this year. He's now gone seven games without a multi-hit effort -- he's only had four such stretches this year, which contributes to his lofty .327 batting average. He's added a .920 OPS, 20 home runs, 97 RBI, 113 runs scored, 46 doubles and two triples through 153 contests.
Sep 25 2022Freeman (illness) is starting at first base and batting third Sunday against the Cardinals, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was scratched from the lineup Saturday due to an illness, but his absence will be limited to one game. The Dodgers still carry a 5.5-game lead for the best record in baseball, so the veteran first baseman, who rarely steps out of the starting nine, could receive a couple days off over the final 10 days of the regular season.
Sep 24 2022Freeman was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against St. Louis due to an illness, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman will sit for the second game in a row, though it's unclear if his off day Friday was anything other than a routine one. Miguel Vargas will make another start at first base in his absence.
Sep 23 2022Freeman is not in Friday's lineup against the Cardinals, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The star first baseman will get his first day off in over a week and just his second day off this month. Miguel Vargas is starting at first base and batting eighth.
Sep 18 2022Freeman went 1-for-3 with two walks, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman stole second after he was intentionally walked in the 10th inning. It was his 12th theft of the year, extending a career high, and it was also his first steal since Aug. 31. The first baseman has gone 18-for-41 (.439) with four home runs, 12 RBI and 10 runs scored across his last 11 games. For the season, he's slashing .331/.405/.525 with 20 homers, 94 RBI, 106 runs scored and 45 doubles through 144 contests.
Sep 14 2022Freeman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game at Arizona, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers clinched the NL West crown with their win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, and Freeman will step out of the lineup Wednesday for the first time all season. The 33-year-old continues to crush the ball in September with a 1.159 OPS through 12 games, but he'll receive a well-deserved day off. Miguel Vargas will take over at first base and bat sixth.
Sep 10 2022Freeman went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double and four total RBI in an 8-4 victory versus the Padres on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was a thorn in San Diego's side Saturday, reaching base four times and driving in half of Los Angeles' eight runs. He singled in the Dodgers' first run in the third inning, doubled home another run in the fifth and swatted a two-run homer in the seventh. This was Freeman's fifth four-hit game of the campaign, and he leads the majors with 51 multi-hit performances on the season. He also ranks first with 178 hits and 45 doubles while leading qualified hitters with a .330 batting average. For good measure, Freeman has racked up 19 homers, 90 RBI, 102 runs and 11 stolen bases.
Sep 5 2022Freeman went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has produced two multi-hit efforts in five games in September, though he's gone hitless in the other three. The homer ended his 19-game power drought -- he managed five doubles among 25 hits in that span. Despite the slight downturn in power, Freeman is still slashing a sturdy .324/.395/.510 with 17 homers, 84 RBI, 98 runs scored and 11 stolen bases through 134 contests this season.
Sep 3 2022Freeman went 3-for-3 with a walk, three runs and an RBI in a 12-1 victory over San Diego on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman served as a table-setter from the three-spot, reaching base in all four of his plate appearances and scoring three times. Remarkably, this was the All-Star first baseman's 18th game of three or more hits this season and the eighth time he's reached base four times in a contest. Freeman leads the league with 168 hits and 43 doubles and ranks second in batting average at .326, behind Paul Goldschmidt's .331 mark.
Aug 23 2022Freeman went 3-for-5 with a double and four RBI in Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman produced runs with each of his three hits. He had RBI singles in the first and fourth innings before adding a two-run double in the eighth to cap off the scoring. Across his last 15 games, the first baseman is hitting .339 (20-for-59) with a home run, five doubles, nine RBI and 11 runs scored. He's up to a stellar .324/.399/.520 slash line, 16 homers, 78 RBI, 85 runs scored, 10 steals and 41 doubles through 122 contests this year.
Aug 21 2022Freeman went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 10-3 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was the first player in the majors to reach 40 doubles this year, doing so in the sixth inning of Sunday's win. He's hit a home run and three two-baggers while going 10-for-28 (.357) across his last seven contests. The first baseman is slashing .324/.400/.521 with 16 homers, 74 RBI, 85 runs scored and 10 stolen bases through 120 games this season. This is the fourth time in his career he's reached the 40-double mark, and he has a good chance of smashing his previous career high of 44.
Aug 15 2022Freeman went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a double in Monday's 4-0 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman put the Dodgers on the board with his first-inning solo shot, and that was all his team would need to secure its MLB-leading 80th win. The veteran first baseman added a double in the seventh inning to push his season hit total to 142 -- tied with teammate Trea Turner for most in the majors. Freeman is slashing .313/.404/.458 with two homers, six doubles, 13 RBI, three stolen bases and a 13:10 BB:K over 23 games since the All-Star break.
Aug 14 2022Freeman went 0-for-4 with a stolen base in a 4-0 loss Sunday in Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman reached on an error and stole second base in the eighth inning. It was his 10th steal in 12 tries this season, tying his career-high for stolen bases in a season. Sunday was the first time in 18 games where he did not reach base safely. Since the beginning of July he's posted a .352/.422/.570 line with six homers and an 18:16 BB:K in 38 games.
Aug 1 2022Freeman went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 8-2 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has multiple hits in three straight games, and he's gone 8-for-14 in that span. The first baseman provided a pair of RBI singles in addition to his double Monday. For the season, he's up to a remarkable .328/.404/.541 slash line with 15 home runs, 68 RBI, 72 runs scored, 36 doubles and nine stolen bases through 102 contests.
Jul 31 2022Freeman went 3-for-5 with an RBI double in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has notched nine multi-hit efforts in his last 17 games, including four contests with three or more knocks. His double Sunday provided the Dodgers with an insurance run in the seventh inning. The star first baseman is up to a .325/.402/.538 slash line with 15 home runs, 66 RBI, 70 runs scored, nine stolen bases, 35 doubles and two triples in 101 contests.
Jul 28 2022Freeman went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks, two RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Thursday's 13-0 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman had a single, a steal and a run in the first inning. He added a two-run double in the seventh to close out the scoring in the lopsided win. The first baseman has matched his stolen base total from last year (eight), and he's just two shy of his career-best mark from 2018 with over two months to go. He's gone 33-for-85 (.388) in July to lift his season slash line to .323/.401/.538 with 15 home runs, 65 RBI, 67 runs scored and 33 doubles in 98 contests.
Jul 23 2022Freeman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman gave the Dodgers some insurance with his seventh-inning blast, and it was almost necessary as the Giants pushed for a ninth-inning rally. The first baseman has gone 22-for-41 (.537) during his current 11-game hitting streak, which has seen him swat five of his 15 homers for the year. He's added 61 RBI, 64 runs scored, seven stolen bases, 31 doubles and two triples while slashing .324/.402/.544 in 93 contests overall.
Jul 22 2022Freeman went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs in a 9-6 victory versus the Giants on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman entered the All-Star break with a scorching bat, and he wasted little time carrying that over to the second half, swatting a solo homer off Carlos Rodon in his first plate appearance. The superstar first baseman went on to reach base twice more in the contest, both times via walk. Freeman has pushed his batting average up to .322 -- fourth highest in the majors -- thanks largely due to a blistering seven-game stretch during which he is slashing .654/.688/1.308 with four homers, eight RBI and nine runs.
Jul 16 2022Freeman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs scored in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was aboard for Max Muncy's three-run blast in the third, and he followed up with a homer of his own in the fifth. Freeman has hit safely in eight straight games, going 18-for-32 (.563) in that scorching span over the last week-plus. The first baseman is up to a stellar .321/.397/.530 slash line with 14 homers, 60 RBI, 62 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 90 contests. He's also hit 31 doubles this year, ranking second in the majors behind Atlanta's Matt Olson (33).
Jul 14 2022Freeman went 3-for-3 with a double, a run, a hit-by-pitch and a walk in Wednesday's 7-6 victory versus St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman reached base in all five of his plate appearances Wednesday after notching four hits in each of his previous two games. Over his past three contests, he's gone 11-for-13 with two homers, three doubles, four runs and four RBI. The scorching stretch has moved his season slash line to .317/.394/.517.
Jul 12 2022Freeman went 4-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and an additional RBI in a 7-6 loss to the Cardinals on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perhaps feeling slighted from an All-Star Game snub, Freeman delivered a four-hit effort for the second straight game with singles in the first and seventh, an RBI-double in the fifth and a solo shot in the ninth. The 32-year-old has enjoyed a strong start to July with a .356/.388/.622 slash line featuring four doubles and three long balls through 11 games.
Jul 10 2022Freeman went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-9 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman provided key hits in the sixth and seventh innings, knocking a solo home run and an RBI single to account for the Dodgers' margin of victory. This was the first baseman's third four-hit game of the campaign, and it got his average back over .300 after it dipped below when he went 2-for-12 in his three previous contests. The 32-year-old is slashing .304/.381/.494 with 11 homers, 54 RBI, 55 runs scored, seven stolen bases and 27 doubles through 85 games.
Jul 2 2022Freeman went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman made a quick impact with the first of three first-inning homers for the Dodgers. That was ultimately all they needed in the win, though the first baseman walked and scored on a sacrifice fly in the seventh. He's been scorching lately, hitting safely in 15 of his last 16 games with eight multi-hit efforts in that span. For the season, Freeman owns a .307/.391/.502 slash line with 10 homers, 49 RBI, 52 runs scored, seven stolen bases, 25 doubles and two triples in 77 contests.
Jun 29 2022Freeman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in an 8-4 victory versus the Rockies on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fresh off being named the National League Player of the Week, Freeman continued his torrid stretch at the plate with a first-inning, 446-foot solo homer and a fifth-inning single. He extended his current hitting streak to 13 games, during which he is batting .407 (22-for-54) with four homers, 13 RBI and a pair of stolen bases. The power surge is particularly satisfying for fantasy managers who roster him after Freeman began the campaign with just five long balls over his first 64 contests.
Jun 23 2022Freeman went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman took Hunter Greene deep in the third inning for a two-run home run. He added an RBI-single five frames later to account for his production. Freeman is in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak, during which he's chipped in three home runs, 11 RBI and seven runs scored. Though he has only eight long balls on the campaign, Freeman has maintained an excellent .303/.386/.494 line with 45 runs and 45 RBI across 306 plate appearances.
Jun 21 2022Freeman went 3-for-4 with a triple, a double, a walk, five RBI and a run during Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old came into Tuesday's contest with only two RBI over his past eight games, but he matched that total during the third inning with a two-run double. Freeman then delivered a bases-loaded triple in the eighth to break the game open for Los Angeles. He now has a five-game hit streak during which he's gone 9-for-20 with a home run, a triple, two doubles, four RBI, three runs and a stolen base.
Jun 19 2022Freeman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman's power has largely been absent this season, as this was his sixth homer of the year, though it was his second in his last seven games. The first baseman has made up for the lack of long balls partially with 22 doubles in 65 contests after hitting 25 two-baggers in 159 games last year. Overall, he's slashing a strong .291/.375/.457 with 35 RBI, 41 runs scored and six stolen bases while remaining a fixture in the Dodgers' strong lineup.
Jun 12 2022Freeman went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Saturday in a loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers racked up 13 hits in the contest but had trouble putting runs on the board throughout. They trailed by two entering the ninth inning, and Freeman cut the deficit in half with his 403-foot solo shot leading off the frame. The long ball snapped a 14-game homerless streak for the veteran, who has slugged only five home runs through 59 games on the campaign -- well behind his 31-homer pace from last season.
Jun 9 2022Freeman went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman drove in two with a double in the fifth inning, and he followed that up with an RBI single in the following frame. He now has three multi-hit performances in his last five starts, though he had just one extra-base hit and one run scored in that span entering Thursday's game. Freeman owns a .290/.371/.446 line across 256 plate appearances on the season.
Jun 5 2022Freeman went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in Saturday's loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers got four hits between Mookie Betts and Freeman at the top of the order, but they were unable to keep pace with New York's offense in the loss. This was Freeman's first multi-hit performance since May 26, a span of eight games. He's slashing a healthy .291/.378/.451 with four homers, 19 doubles, 34 runs, 30 RBI and five steals on the season.
May 26 2022Freeman went 4-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, three runs and five RBI in a 14-1 win against the Diamondbacks on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman got Los Angeles on the board with an RBI double in the first inning, clubbed a three-run long ball in the second, doubled home another run in the sixth and tacked on a single in the seventh. The first-year Dodger has been a bit sporadic of late with at least three hits in three of his last seven games but none in his other four. The 32-year-old upped his May slash line to .323/.413/.527 with the four-hit performance while the homer was Freeman's first since April 24.
May 24 2022Freeman went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs and two RBI in Monday's 10-1 victory against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman drove in a run with a sixth-inning double and notched another RBI with a single in the following frame. The star first baseman has three three-hit performances in his past six contests, and five of his 10 hits during that span have been two-baggers. Freeman has been stuck on three home runs since April 24, but he is tied for the league lead with 16 doubles on the campaign.
May 21 2022Freeman went 3-for-5 with two runs scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 4-1 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman was involved in every run the Dodgers scored on the night. Freeman has multi-hit performances in three of his last five games as he continues to be worth every penny he got paid in the offseason, and on the season he's slashing .322/.414/.497 with three homers, three steals, 21 RBI and 25 runs in 38 games.
May 18 2022Freeman went 3-for-4 with three doubles, three RBI, two runs scored and a walk in a 12-3 win Tuesday over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman doubled in the first and was intentionally walked in the second, scoring each time. He added a two-run double in the sixth and drove in another run with a two-bagger in the eighth as the Dodgers routed Arizona. With 14 doubles, the first baseman is tied for the major-league lead, and Tuesday marked the second time this month he doubled three times in a game. Despite not homering in his last 21 contests, Freeman has still been productive at the plate with a .307/.424/.480 batting line and 15:11 BB:K in 92 plate appearances during that span.
May 8 2022Freeman went 3-for-4 with three doubles and two runs scored in a 7-0 win over the Cubs during the first game of Saturday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He also went 1-for-4 with a walk in the nightcap as the Dodgers completed the sweep. Freeman's power production is down a little from his usual standards as he has only three homers and 12 RBI through 25 games, but he's otherwise been exactly as advertised in his first season on the West Coast with a .316/.400/.516 slash line.
May 5 2022Freeman went 1-for-3 with a triple, a walk, a run and two RBI in Wednesday's 9-1 victory against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman walked and scored in the fourth inning, and he plated two runs in the seventh with his first triple of the season. The star first baseman isn't hitting for his usual amount of power -- he has just three homers through 23 games -- but he's still slashing a healthy .299/.386/.483 and has collected five doubles, a triple, 15 runs, 12 RBI and two stolen bases.
Apr 30 2022Freeman went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in a 5-1 victory over Detroit on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman walked, stole second and scored on a Justin Turner home run in the first inning, and he tacked on a single in the third. The 32-year-old has begun his Dodgers career with a strong line of .311/.388/.486 and two stolen bases in 19 games as he looks to reach double digits for the second time in 13 seasons.
Apr 24 2022Freeman went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Sunday's 10-2 win over San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman tagged San Diego starter Sean Manaea for a 425-foot bomb to right in third inning but was quiet otherwise. The home run was Freeman's third of the season -- all of which have come this week -- as he's gone 7-for26 with three home runs during the six-game stretch.
Apr 22 2022Freeman went 2-for-4 with a run, walk and a stolen base in a 6-1 win over San Diego on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman singled and stole second in the first inning, walked in the third and singled and scored in the seventh to continue a torrid five game-stretch that's see n the 32-year-old go 10-for-20 with three multi-hit games. After a slow start, the first-year Dodger is slashing .346/.417/.519 to place among the league leaders in each category while the theft was his first.
Apr 20 2022Freeman went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run during Wednesday's 5-1 victory versus Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old was without a homer through the first nine games of the season but went deep twice against his former team this week, this time off Charlie Morton to open the scoring during the first inning Wednesday. Freeman is off to a hot start for the Dodgers with a .333/.400/.521 slash line to go with two home runs, three doubles, seven RBI and nine runs.
Apr 19 2022Freeman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs scored in Monday's 7-4 win over the Braves. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman's first home run as a member of the Dodgers came in dramatic fashion, as he hit the solo blast in his first at-bat against the organization with whom he spent the first 15 years of his professional career. The superstar first baseman is off to a hot start with his new club, slashing .310/.333/.452 with eight runs, three doubles, a homer and five RBI over 47 plate appearances.
Apr 17 2022Freeman went 4-for-5 with a run and three RBI in a 9-1 win against the Reds on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After striking out in the first inning, Freeman responded with singles in the fourth, sixth and eighth innings, with his two knocks in the fourth contributing heavily to a seven-run explosion. This is the prized free agent's first signature performance with his new team, though it would've been encouraging to see one of those hits go for extra bases. Freeman is now batting an impressive .324 but is slugging just .401 due to all three of his extra-base hits being doubles.
Apr 4 2022Freeman (illness) is starting Monday's Cactus League game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to an illness, but he'll be back in action a day later. His brief absence shouldn't impact his Opening Day availability.
Apr 3 2022Freeman isn't playing in Sunday's exhibition game against the Angels due to what manager Dave Roberts describes as a "24-hour bug," Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman isn't at the stadium for the contest, but he could be back in the lineup Monday. Assuming this is indeed a short-term issue, the star first baseman should be ready to go come Opening Day. Freeman is slashing .333/.368/.500 with a home run and two RBI through 19 spring plate appearances.
Mar 19 2022Freeman could make his first appearance in a Cactus League game for the Dodgers early next week, possibly as soon as Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman signed a six-year contract with Los Angeles on Wednesday, and it shouldn't take him long to get on the field for the first time with his new club. The All-Star first baseman figures to have plenty of opportunity to put up big numbers again this season hitting in the heart of the order for a stacked Dodgers lineup.
Mar 16 2022Freeman agreed to a six-year, $162 million contract with the Dodgers on Wednesday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old rejected Atlanta's $18.4 million qualifying offer for 2022 shortly after winning the World Series, and he's now decided to continue his MLB career in Los Angeles. Freeman has been a model of consistency at the plate throughout his career, and he's coming off a 2021 campaign during which he slashed .300/.393/.503 with 31 home runs, 25 doubles, 120 runs and 83 RBI in 159 games. The first baseman should have every opportunity to improve upon his counting stats going forward as he joins an already potent Dodgers lineup.
Nov 17 2021Freeman rejected Atlanta's $18.4 million qualifying offer prior to Wednesday's deadline and will become an unrestricted free agent, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Freeman turned down the qualifying offer, expect the 32-year-old first baseman to work out a new long-term deal with Atlanta this winter. He followed up his 2020 NL MVP-winning campaign with another strong season in Atlanta's run to its first World Series title since 1995, slashing .300/.393/.503 with 31 home runs, 120 runs, 83 RBI and eight stolen bases across 695 plate appearances.
Nov 7 2021Atlanta extended a qualifying offer to Freeman on Sunday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman will now have 10 days to decide whether to accept his one-year, $18.4 million offer. The 32-year-old slashed .300/.393/.503 with 31 homers, 120 runs, 83 RBI and eight stolen bases during the regular season in 2021.
Nov 3 2021Freeman went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and a strikeout in Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Astros in Game 6 of the World Series. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman recorded hits in each of his six appearances in the World Series, and he homered in back-to-back games en route to Atlanta's first championship since 1995. The 32-year-old slashed .318/.360/.636 with two home runs, a double and five RBI during the World Series.
Oct 21 2021Freeman went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 11-2 loss to the Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLCS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman put Atlanta up 2-0 in the first inning, but that was the team's only offense for the game. He now has hits in each of his last three games while also going yard in consecutive contests. Overall this postseason, Freeman is hitting .303 across 39 plate appearances.
Oct 12 2021Freeman went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a double during the victory over the Brewers in Game 4 of the NLDS on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman already had two hits on the night when he walked to the plate with the game tied 4-4 with two outs in the eighth inning, and he came up clutch with a 428-foot solo shot to left-center field off Josh Hader. Closer Will Smith then entered for the ninth and successfully secured Atlanta's place in the NLCS. Freeman was a bit quiet across the first three games of the series, going 1-for-8 with an RBI, a run and four walks, but he delivered when it mattered in Game 4 while facing one of the best relievers in baseball.
Oct 1 2021Freeman is not in the lineup Friday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman started the past 45 games and posted a .308/.376/.505 slash line with seven homers, 19 RBI and 38 runs during that stretch. and he'll head to the bench Friday for a well-deserved day off after Atlanta clinched the NL East division title Thursday. Austin Riley will shift to first base while Ehire Adrianza starts at the hot corner.
Sep 23 2021Freeman went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a home run, two RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's 9-2 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three of Freeman's hits went for extra bases in this one. The 32-year-old doubled in the first and fifth innings before adding some insurance with a two-run home run in the ninth inning. The five-time All-Star has eight hits, with four of those going for extra bases, over his last three games and has at least a hit in 18 of 19 games played in September. Freeman is enjoying another excellent season overall, slashing .304/.393/.519 with 31 home runs, 82 RBI, 116 runs scored, eight steals and 77:98 BB:K over 652 plate appearances.
Sep 21 2021Freeman went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The star first baseman has been mashing of late and extended his hitting streak to 10 games with another multi-hit performance -- his sixth during that stretch. Freeman is hitting .395 with a 1.073 OPS, two homers, seven RBI, three doubles, a triple and eight runs scored during his ongoing streak.
Sep 15 2021Freeman went 2-for-3 with a triple, a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman opened up the scoring for Atlanta with an RBI base hit in the first. He would walk his next time up and then notched his second triple of the season in the eighth and later scored on a home run by Adam Duvall. The lefty slugger has at least a hit in 10 of 12 games so far in September and has had multi-hit efforts in five of his last seven contests. The 31-year-old continues to be one of the toughest outs in baseball. He's slashing .2 98/.392/.515 with 30 homers, 78 RBI, 108 runs scored, eight steals and 77:95 BB:K over 620 innings.
Sep 13 2021Freeman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Sunday in Atlanta's 5-3 win over Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman celebrated his 32nd birthday by locking up the third 30-homer campaign of his career in the seventh inning, when he took Anthony Bass deep to the opposite field to give Atlanta a two-run lead. While he's not quite meeting the high standard he established during his 2020 National League MVP season, Freeman has more or less paid off for fantasy managers that nabbed him in the first or second round of drafts. He's supplemented his 30 home runs with 77 RBI, eight stolen bases, a .296 average and an NL-leading 107 runs.
Sep 8 2021Freeman went 2-for-4 with a double and a pair of runs in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has now scored at least one run in five straight games, crossing home plate eight times in total over that stretch. His placement in the heart of a potent Atlanta lineup should help Freeman's chances of contending for the MLB lead in the runs category. With 103 on the season, Freeman is tied with Toronto's Bo Bichette for second in baseball, trailing only Bichette's teammate, Vladimir Guerrero (105) for first place.
Aug 30 2021Freeman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and strikeout in a 5-3 loss to the Dodgers on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman went back-to-back with Jorge Soler in the sixth to get his team on the board and provide one of three Atlanta home runs in the game. The home run is Freeman's fifth of August as he's now slashing a superb .323/.374/.525 this month.
Aug 19 2021Freeman went 4-for-5 with a home run, a triple, a double, a single and a walk to go with four runs and two RBI in Wednesday's 11-9 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The reigning National League MVP completed his second career cycle by the sixth inning, when he took reliever Luis Madero deep to center field for his 27th home run of the season. With five multi-hit performances in a row, Freeman's batting average (.301) now sits above .300 for the first time in 2021.
Aug 17 2021Freeman went 3-for-4 with a walk and a three-run home run in Monday's 12-2 rout of the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Paul Campbell deep in the fourth inning, part of a seven-run frame for Atlanta. Freeman has gone yard in back-to-back games, giving him 26 homers on the year, and he's slashing a strong .327/.386/.500 through 14 contests in August.
Aug 15 2021Freeman went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman had gone just 1-for-18 with three strikeouts in the six games leading up to Saturday's matchup, but he went 4-for-8 with a homer, three runs, two RBI, a stolen base and two walks in the final two contests of the series against Washington. The 31-year-old's home run in the fifth inning was just his second extra-base hit in his last 21 games.
Aug 10 2021Freeman is back in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Reds after missing Sunday's contest due to illness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman exited Saturday's matchup against Washington with an upper respiratory infection. He remained out of the starting nine for the series finale, though he did make a pinch-hit appearance later in the game. The slugger appears to be feeling much better as he's set to bat third and man first base Tuesday.
Aug 8 2021Freeman (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Austin Riley will shift across the diamond and cover first base in place of Freeman, who made an early exit from Saturday's 3-2 win while battling an upper-respiratory infection. According to Bowman, Freeman admitted he felt sick heading into Saturday's game and experienced spells of dizziness before leaving early, so Atlanta is likely erring on the side of caution by holding him out of the series finale. Freeman will effectively get two days off thanks to Atlanta having an open date in the schedule Monday, but the team is hopeful he'll be ready to go for Tuesday's series opener versus Cincinnati.
Aug 7 2021Freeman left Saturday's game against the Nationals due to an upper respiratory infection. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There's been no indication that Freeman has tested positive for COVID-19, an illness he battled prior to his MVP campaign last year. Health and safety protocols remain tight due to the pandemic, however, so Atlanta will have to treat Freeman's illness with caution. Ehire Adrianza entered the game in his place, playing third base and pushing Austin Riley over to first, which could be the team's default alignment if Freeman is forced to miss time.
Aug 6 2021Freeman went 3-for-4 with a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 8-4 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman has already posted three multi-hit efforts in five August games as he remains locked in at the plate. All three of Freeman's hits Friday were singles, including one in the eighth inning that knocked in a pair of insurance runs. He's slashing a strong .295/.396/.505 with 24 home runs, 63 RBI, 81 runs scored and six stolen bases through 482 plate appearances this year.
Aug 3 2021Freeman went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The reigning NL MVP helped Atlanta get off to a fast start Tuesday by singling and scoring in the first inning. Freeman followed by slamming a solo shot to right field in the second frame. The long ball was his 23rd of the campaign but first since July 24. Freeman had been quiet over his previous nine games entering Tuesday, batting just .242 with no extra-base hits and only one RBI.
Jul 25 2021Freeman went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, three runs and two RBI in Saturday's 15-3 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman slugged the first of five home runs on the day for Atlanta, taking Vince Velasquez deep to right field with one on and one out in the top of the first inning. The home run was the 23rd of the season for Freeman, placing him tied for 11th in the majors with Houston's Jose Altuve. Freeman will look to add to that total Sunday, when he starts at first base and bats third while facing off against the Phillies' Aaron Nola in the series finale.
Jul 23 2021Freeman went 2-for-3 with two walks, a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman has reached base safely in 10 straight games, slashing a mammoth .447/.511/.868 over that stretch. Freeman was hitting below .250 as late as June 22 with an .804 OPS, but he's added more than 100 points to the latter mark in the weeks since and is now batting .287 on the year with 22 homers, six steals, 55 RBI and 67 runs through 95 games.
Jul 21 2021Freeman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the score tied 1-1 in the sixth inning, Freeman drove a 95 mph Yu Darvish fastball on the outside corner over the fence in left field for the game's deciding run. The first baseman is back in MVP form, going yard five times in his last seven games while compiling a .407/.484/.741 slash line in July. The surge has boosted his OPS on the season to .903 with 22 homers and 55 RBI through 92 contests.
Jul 18 2021Freeman went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and an additional run Saturday in Atlanta's 9-0 win over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman's fifth-inning solo shot -- his 21st of the season -- put the finishing touches on Atlanta's resounding win. With the newly acquired Joc Pederson making his Atlanta debut Saturday as the team's leadoff hitter, Freeman moved down a spot to third in the lineup, which will likely be his home for the foreseeable future. The minor change shouldn't have too much of an effect on Freeman, who has posted a monstrous 1.207 OPS over his last 20 games.
Jul 17 2021Freeman went 4-for-5 with a two-run homer, a stolen base and two runs scored in Friday's 7-6 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman smoked a two-run homer off J.P. Feyereisen in the fifth to give Atlanta a 5-3 lead and added three singles in the game as well. He reached for the final time in the ninth and ended up stealing his fifth base of the year. The 31-year-old is swinging an extremely hot bat right now. He's hit safely in 16 of his last 18 games and is slashing .437/.518/.690 with four homers, 12 RBI, 13 runs scored and an 11:14 BB:K over that span. After a very slow start to the year, Freeman has upped his slash line to .281/.387/.503 with 20 homers, 52 RBI, 60 runs scored and a 55:72 BB:K over 393 plate appearances.
Jul 10 2021Freeman went 1-for-3 with two walks and a solo home run in Friday's 5-0 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman took Anthony Bass deep in the first inning, giving Charlie Morton and the Atlanta bullpen all the run support they would need. Freeman snapped a 12-game power drought with the blast but he was hardly unproductive during that stretch, slashing .362/.455/.468. On the season, he's batting .270 with 18 homers, four steals, 47 RBI and 56 runs through 86 games.
Jul 4 2021Freeman went 3-for-3 with two walks and an RBI in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three hits were singles, but it was still an impressive showing for the first baseman. Freeman has hit safely in six straight games and reached base safely in 11 straight, slashing .419/.500/.558 over the latter stretch with three doubles, a homer, six runs and six RBI.
Jul 1 2021Freeman went 3-for-3 with a double, an RBI, a walk and four runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has recorded four multi-hit games over his last seven contests and while he hasn't been much of a run producer during that stretch, he's undoubtedly seeing the ball well. The star first baseman hit .306 during June, posting a .868 OPS across 28 games.
Jun 24 2021Freeman went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman slammed a solo home run off Tony Santillan in the first inning. He was the only batter that had an extra-base hit against Santillan. Freeman is tied for fourth in the National League with seven long balls. The first baseman is slashing .254/.363/.471 with 41 RBI and 48 runs. In addition, he's drawn a team-leading 45 walks. Prior to Wednesday's four hit night, he's been hitless in four straight games, marking his second-longest stretch without a hit this season.
Jun 20 2021Freeman went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in a 9-1 loss to St. Louis in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman singled to lead off the fourth inning, then moved to third on an Ozzie Albies single. Albies eventually stole second, and that bought enough time for Freeman to steal home for Atlanta's lone run in the contest. The first baseman isn't known for his speed, but he's up to four stolen bases in five attempts this year. He's added a .247/.357/.467 slash line, 16 home runs, 40 RBI and 46 runs scored through 68 games.
Jun 17 2021Freeman went 2-for-4 with a home run, two walks, an additional run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's loss to Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman drove in a run with a third-inning infield single, and he put Atlanta ahead temporarily with a solo blast in the sixth frame. However, the reigning National League MVP struck out to end the game with the potential tying run on second base. Despite the disappointing ending, it was still a big game for the first baseman, who now has a modest six-game hit streak in which he's gone 10-for-26 with three homers, a double, seven RBI and five runs..
Jun 12 2021Freeman went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman took Anthony Bass deep in the eighth inning to bring Atlanta within a run, but it was the only offense the team could manage. Freeman has gone yard twice in the last three games, bringing him up to 15 homers and 35 RBI through 61 games, but his .237 batting average remains well below expectations.
Jun 10 2021Freeman went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Thursday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman provided one of the few offensive bright spots for Atlanta when he took Hector Neris deep in the ninth inning to tie the game. It was his 14th home run of the season, but only his second in his last 18 starts. Freeman is uncharacteristically hitting just .228 across 260 plate appearances on the campaign, but he is striking out at only a 17.7 percent. He's also chipped in 39 runs and 33 RBI.
Jun 5 2021Freeman went 2-for-3 with an RBI single, a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Saturday was his first multi-hit performance since May 25. Freeman contributed to the offense with an RBI single in the third inning. In the seventh, he walked and worked the back of a double-steal with Ronald Acuna. Freeman has slashed an unimpressive .233/.360/.455 across 242 plate appearances this year. He's done better in the counting stats with 13 home runs, 31 RBI, 37 runs scored and three stolen bases.
May 26 2021Freeman went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the fourth multi-hit performance in the last six games for Freeman, who has shaken off off his slow start to the season. Over his last 16 games, the first baseman is slashing .328/.438/.607 with five homers and 11 RBI.
May 19 2021Freeman went 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk in Tuesday's loss against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman crushed his third homer over his last four games and has hit safely in five of his last six contests, but he's been struggling a bit at the plate. The star first baseman is hitting just .193 this month but has hit five homers in that span.
May 16 2021Freeman went 1-for-4 with a grand slam, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-9 loss to Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman knocked a grand slam off Brent Suter as part of a seven-run seventh inning to cut Milwaukee's lead to 8-7. The slugging first baseman is riding an eight-game hitting streak with four long balls and nine RBI during that stretch. For the season, Freeman has 11 homers with an .821 OPS.
May 15 2021Freeman went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Saturday's win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman is only hitting .221 and has lacked consistency at the plate, but he's getting the job done in terms of power and is just one of four National League hitters that have reached the 10-homer plateau. The star first baseman has also hit safely in six of his last seven contests while extending his hitting streak to three games.
May 9 2021Freeman went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and one walk while knocking in two runs in Sunday's win over Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman got on base in every plate appearance Sunday evening. He knocked in teammate Ronald Acuna in the first inning and followed it up with a solo shot in the third inning. Freeman is now slashing .217/.352/.467 and has appeared to break out of his slump.
May 8 2021Freeman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two walks in Saturday's 8-7 win over Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman opened Atlanta's scoring with his sixth-inning home run to end a five-game hitless stretch. The 2020 NL MVP has started the season slow with an average under .200.
May 6 2021Freeman isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman had gone 0-for-16 with a run and a 2:7 BB:K in the last four games. Austin Riley will shift to first base while Ehire Adrianza starts at the hot corner.
Apr 29 2021Freeman went 4-for-5 with a double, a home run, three RBI and two runs in Wednesday's 10-0 rout of the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Alec Mills deep in the sixth inning for his seventh homer of the year -- one of five long balls by Atlanta on the night. Freeman appears to have found his form at the plate, as he's slashed .316/.469/.605 with three home runs and eight RBI across his last 11 games.
Apr 26 2021Freeman went 1-for-4 with a walk, a three-run home run and a second run scored in Monday's 8-7 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The reigning NL MVP took Brandon Workman deep in the fifth inning for Atlanta's final runs of the game. Freeman's up to six homers and 13 RBI through 22 games but he's otherwise had little luck getting hits to fall in so far, slashing .208/.358/.468.
Apr 25 2021Freeman went 1-for-3 with a single in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman accounted for the Braves' only hit, as he knocked a single in the sixth inning, but it was a poor showing from the Braves' offense -- they went 1-for-21 as a team with two walks and six strikeouts. The star first baseman ended a two-game hitless streak but is having a down start to the year, hitting just .214 across 87 plate appearances.
Apr 19 2021Freeman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, two walks, two runs and two RBI on Sunday in Atlanta's 13-4 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the fourth straight game, Freeman drew exactly two free passes, but his contributions in the power department had been missing over the past week until he took Kyle Hendricks deep in the first inning. Freeman's fifth home run of the season was one of four in the top of the first for Atlanta, the first time the club had achieved that in the opening frame since May 2003.
Apr 11 2021Freeman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman's lone hit of the night came in the fifth when he tied the game up on a changeup that just cleared the wall in center field. The 2020 NL MVP has just five hits in his first 30 at-bats, but four of those hits have been home runs, as he's found the long ball in each of his last three games while tallying six RBI during that span. Freeman's been keeping fantasy managers at ease with his power and it should only be a matter of time before he gets hot and starts putting more balls into play aside from home runs.
Apr 10 2021Freeman went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Saturday in a 5-4 victory over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman turned a one-run deficit into a one-run lead in the first inning, drilling a 397-foot two-run homer to right field. He later produced the decisive run for the Braves with an RBI fielder's choice in the seventh frame. Though the reigning NL MVP is batting only .154 so far this season, he has racked up three home runs and six runs batted in. Nearly all of that production (two homers and five RBI) have come in his past two games.
Apr 9 2021Freeman went 1-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Friday's 8-1 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He capped the scoring on the night by taking David Hale deep in the eighth inning. Freeman hasn't quite found his groove yet at the plate, going 3-for-22 (.136) through seven games, but two of his hits have left the yard and his 6:3 BB:K suggests there's no reason for concern with the reigning NL MVP.
Apr 7 2021Freeman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman launched one of four solo homers off Max Scherzer on the afternoon, taking the veteran right-hander deep in the first inning. Freeman's blast was his first hit this season, but there's little reason for concern with a player who hasn't posted an OPS below .893 since 2015.
Mar 22 2021Through 11 Grapefruit League games, Freeman has gone 3-for-23 with three singles and a 6:7 BB:K. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman's 24.1 percent strikeout rate so far this spring is well above his marks from any of the past four seasons, but at this point, the sample is probably too small for fantasy managers to alter expectations for him as Opening Day approaches. The 31-year-old overcame a bout with COVID-19 last summer to take home MVP honors in 2020, so he's probably deserving of some benefit of the doubt for his lackluster start to the spring. Projected to hit third in an Atlanta lineup teeming with talent, Freeman looks to be a fairly safe foundational pick in the first two rounds of fantasy drafts.
Mar 5 2021Freeman will make his spring debut in Friday's exhibition game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman's arrival at camp was delayed due to the birth of his child, but he joined Atlanta last weekend and is ready to see his first action of the spring. Freeman, the reigning NL MVP, said Tuesday that he anticipates hitting third in 2021, and he will do just that Friday.
Mar 2 2021Freeman said Tuesday that he's tentatively planning on opening the 2021 season as the Braves' No. 3 hitter, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman started out last season in the three hole, but he ultimately moved into the No. 2 spot for his final 17 starts of the abbreviated campaign. The first baseman posted a monstrous 1.202 OPS as the No. 2 hitter compared to a .982 OPS batting third, but that difference can probably be chalked up to a small sample of plate appearances more than anything else. Whatever spot he occupies, Freeman should be an elite source of counting stats in a potent Braves lineup while also giving fantasy managers a solid foundation in both batting average and on-base percentage. Like many established stars around the league, Freeman is being eased into game action this spring, with his Grapefruit League debut coming Friday against the Twins, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com.
Feb 28 2021Freeman has arrived in Florida and should begin on-field workouts early this week once he clears intake testing, Gabriel Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman got a delayed start to camp after his wife gave birth last weekend, but there are no worries about him being ready for Opening Day. Freeman is coming off an MVP campaign, and with free agency potentially looming next offseason, he figures to be locked in from the jump.
Feb 23 2021Freeman has yet to arrive at camp for Atlanta after his wife gave birth to their third child Sunday, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "Not a big deal at all," manager Brian Snitker said. "Most of the time, he gets hot the first 10 days then gets bored for 10 days and gets it back going. Not worried about him at all. I'll be honest with you, he doesn't need to be here." Freeman, who is heading into the final season of his current contract, is expected to report later this week and then need a couple days to get through the league's COVID-19 protocols before he'll be able to get on the field, leaving him plenty of time to prepare for the regular season.
Feb 18 2021Manager Brian Snitker told reporters Freeman could bat third this season, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman split time between the second and third spot in the Braves' lineup last season, hitting third on 32 occasions and second 26 times. Looking ahead to the 2021 campaign, Snitker reasoned that with currently no designated hitter in the National League, slotting Freeman into the three hole would allow him more RBI chances.
Nov 12 2020Freeman was named the 2020 National League Most Valuable Player on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman is Atlanta's first MVP since 1999 as he received 28 of 30 first-place votes, while Mookie Betts received the other two votes and finished in second in the voting. Freeman appeared in all 60 games during the shortened 2020 season, slashing .341/.462/.640 with 13 home runs, 53 RBI, 45 walks and 37 strikeouts.
Oct 16 2020Freeman went 2-for-5 with a double, one run and two RBI during Thursday's win over the Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLCS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran first baseman gave the Braves a 2-1 lead during the sixth inning with an RBI double off Clayton Kershaw, and he brought home an insurance run during eighth with an RBI single. Freeman is in the midst of a five-game hit streak, going 8-for-18 with two homers, one double, five runs, six RBI and three walks during that stretch.
Oct 14 2020Freeman feels good after being hit in the elbow by a pitch Tuesday and is starting Game 3 of the NLCS against the Dodgers on Wednesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was hit by a pitch on his right elbow, but manager Brian Snitker said that his star player felt good Wednesday. He received treatment from the training staff overnight and will play first base and bat second for Wednesday's contest.
Oct 13 2020Freeman went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo homer in Monday's NLCS Game 1 win against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman opened the scoring in the top of the first, taking Walker Buehler deep. The homer was his third in 20 career postseason games. He's hitting just .182 in six playoff games this season, though his six walks give him a strong .379 on-base percentage.
Sep 25 2020Freeman went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 8-7 extra-innings win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman pinch hit for Tyler Flowers in the ninth inning and drew a walk, but couldn't come around to break the tie. In the 11th, he took matters into his own hands with a walkoff two-run shot off Red Sox reliever Jeffrey Springs. That was Freeman's 13th homer of the year, to go with 53 RBI, 50 runs scored, two stolen bases and a .341/.461/.644 slash line through 58 games.
Sep 23 2020Freeman went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and three total runs scored during Tuesday's 11-1 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the third-highest batting average and second-highest OPS in the league, Freeman is squarely in the MVP race. He is slashing .347/.463/.643 through 199 at-bats this season.
Sep 20 2020Freeman went 0-for-2 with three walks, one run and one strikeout in Sunday's win against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman struck out four times in Saturday's contest, but he displayed more patience at the plate in the series finale against New York. The 31-year-old carries a career-best 1.097 OPS with 11 home runs, 48 RBI and 45 runs in 2020.
Sep 19 2020Freeman went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI, a walk and a run scored in a 15-2 win over the Mets on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the third time this month that Freeman has recorded three hits in a game. The highlight of his night came early on, when he roped a two-run double into right field to extend the lead to 3-0. Freeman is enjoying a spectacular September in which he is hitting .439/.537/.848 with six home runs, 27 RBI and 17 runs scored in 17 games. The four-time All-Star continues to be one of the strongest hitters in an explosive Braves lineup that's averaging over seven runs per game during the final month of the regular season.
Sep 16 2020Freeman went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored during the Braves' 5-1 win over the Orioles on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman is slashing a monstrous .500/.559/1.033 through his past 30 at-bats, including 14 RBI. He has reached base safely in 31 consecutive contests and is rapidly building a candidacy for MVP consideration.
Sep 14 2020Freeman went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 14-1 loss to Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta was already down 13-0 when Freeman launched a solo shot in the sixth inning, but at least it prevented the shutout. The 31-year-old slugger is on an absolute heater right now, collecting multiple hits in six of his last seven games. He's up to 11 long balls and 44 RBI alongside a stellar 1.105 OPS for the season.
Sep 10 2020Freeman went 2-for-4 with two two-run home runs in Thursday's 7-6 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After tallying a homer and six RBI in Wednesday's blowout win over Miami, Freeman picked up right where he left off Thursday. The first-baseman's pair of two run-shots brought him to 10 long balls and a major-league leading 42 RBI on the campaign. The 30-year-old is hitting at a robust .333/.450/.635 clip.
Sep 7 2020Freeman went 1-for-2 with two walks and two RBI on Monday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman stayed hot at the plate, delivering a two-RBI double in the opening frame. After slugging a pair of grand slams in the team's weekend series against the Nationals, Freeman now has 10 RBI across his past four starts. He's been stellar overall this season, hitting .317/.446/.570 with seven home runs, 33 runs scored and 32 RBI across 175 plate appearances.
Sep 6 2020Freeman went 1-for-4 with a grand slam, two runs, one walk and one strikeout in Sunday's win against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman blasted the first grand slam of his career Friday, and he now has two over the past three games following Sunday's performance. The 30-year-old had his 18-game hit streak snapped Saturday, but he bounced back by reaching base twice in Sunday's series finale. Freeman now has a 1.000 OPS with seven home runs and 30 RBI this year.
Sep 5 2020Freeman went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a grand slam and a second run scored in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-4 in the opener, Freeman hit a bases-loaded blast off Tanner Rainey in the fourth inning of the nightcap to tie the game at 7-7, though Atlanta eventually fell 10-9. Remarkably, it was the first grand slam of Freeman's career on his 233rd homer. With knocks in both ends of the twin bill, the 30-year-old's hit streak now stands at 18 games, during which he's slashing .394/.506/.636 with three home runs and 14 RBI.
Sep 1 2020Freeman went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Monday's win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman didn't join in the extra-base hit parade, as five of Atlanta's 12 hits on the night were doubles or better, but Freeman still did his part to keep the line moving. The 30-year-old is having another spectacular season, and over the course of his current 14-game hitting streak he's slashing .392/.508/.627 with two homers, nine RBI and 11 runs.
Aug 26 2020Freeman went 2-for-6 with two runs scored, a home run and two RBI across both games of the team's doubleheader Wednesday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman reached base once in the first contest of the day. However, the highlight came in the bottom of the sixth inning of the second game, when he delivered a game-winning two-run homer. It was his fifth long ball of the season. His performance also extended his hitting streak to eight games, during which he's homered twice, driven in seven and scored eight runs. Overall, Freeman is hitting .304/.423/.569 across 123 plate appearances on the campaign.
Aug 23 2020Freeman went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a run scored and a walk in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman got Atlanta on the board with a two-RBI double in the third inning, and he later scored on a Marcell Ozuna single. In the ninth, Freeman ripped another double to left-center field to score one run, but Dansby Swanson was thrown out at the plate to end the game. The 30-year-old Freeman is batting .302/.427/.542 with four homers, 17 RBI and 22 runs scored through 28 games.
Aug 19 2020Freeman went 2-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Tuesday's 8-5 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His fourth-inning blast gave Atlanta a 5-2 lead, but it was the last sign of meaningful offense the Braves would produce on the night. Freeman's put his sluggish start to the season behind him with six multi-hit efforts in his last 12 games, a stretch during which he's slashing .378/.451/.733 with three homers (plus five doubles and a triple) and seven RBI.
Aug 9 2020Freeman went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, a triple, three RBI and three runs scored in an 8-0 victory over Philadelphia in the second game of Sunday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman opened the game's scoring with a two-run homer off Phillies starter Spencer Howard in the third inning. He needed just a single to complete the cycle. After his six total hits Sunday, Freeman's slash line is up to .276/.382/.552 with 15 runs scored and 12 RBI this season.
Aug 6 2020Freeman went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double during Thursday's win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman cracked open the scoring in the first inning with a two-run blast off Nate Pearson, then added a leadoff double to start the sixth. After suffering from a tough bout of COVID-19 and missing most of summer camp, the 30-year-old is hitting just .217 this year. After Thursday's outing, however, Freeman seems to be on the mend. He now has a pair of home runs and three doubles on the season.
Aug 5 2020Freeman will be on the bench Wednesday against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman missed most of summer camp while battling COVID-19 but was immediately thrust into an everyday role at the beginning of the regular season, starting each of the Braves' first 12 games. He understandably hasn't been performing up to his usual standards, hitting just .195/.353/.317. Austin Riley will slide to first base in his absence, with Johan Camargo starting at third.
Jul 29 2020Freeman went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Wednesday's win over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman entered the game batting .143 following a four-strikeout performance Tuesday, but he responded resoundingly by racking up eight total bases and registering his first home run Wednesday. The 30-year-old got the Braves on the board in the third inning with a two-run shot to right field and collected another RBI with a single in the sixth. With his four-hit effort, Freeman upped his average to a healthy .316.
Jul 23 2020Freeman (illness) was activated from the injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite a late start to summer camp due to COVID-19, Freeman was able to make the Opening Day roster and will presumably be in the three hole for Atlanta against Jacob deGrom on Friday. Freeman was open about his battle with COVID-19, telling FOX Sports that he prayed for his life at one point when his fever spiked to 104.5 degrees. Fortunately, Freeman now seems to be feeling back to his normal self, at least for the most part. He had three hits, including a homer and a double, in Monday's intrasquad game.
Jul 21 2020Freeman (illness) picked up three hits, including a home run and a double, during Monday's intrasquad scrimmage, Gabriel Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three hits came off projected starter Sean Newcomb. Freeman has been getting in plenty of work since rejoining the team, hitting in every inning during the last three scrimmages and amassing about 20 at-bats in total, and he figures to be in the lineup for exhibition games against the Marlins on Tuesday and Wednesday. Barring any kind of setback in his recovery from COVID-19, Freeman appears to be on track to play Opening Day.
Jul 17 2020Freeman (illness) cleared MLB's COVID-19 protocols and began working out at the Braves' facility Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old has been absent from summer training after testing positive for COVID-19 and battling a fever in early July, but he's since recovered and is joining his teammates on the field. Freeman has yet to be ruled out for next Friday's season opener against the Mets and may need some additional time to reach game readiness, but his return to the field this week gives him a chance to potentially avoid missing any games. Regardless, joining team workouts is a significant step toward full clearance and is a boost to his early season prospects. Adam Duvall, Austin Riley and Johan Camargo are the potential fill-in options at first base should Freeman be unable to play Opening Day.
Jul 16 2020Manager Brian Snitker said Thursday that it's still possible that Freeman (illness) could return by Opening Day, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman tested positive for COVID-19 on July 4, and he was battling a fever. He's felt better in recent days but still hasn't cleared MLB protocol to return to the field. With Opening Day just eight days away, it seems to be a long shot that he'll be ready to go by the start of the season, but Snitker's update Thursday kept the possibility alive. The next several days will be crucial in determining his availability. If Freeman is unable to play by the start of the regular season, Adam Duvall could step in at first base.
Jul 11 2020Freeman (illness) has been feeling better over the last week, but he still needs to test negative for COVID-19 twice before being allowed to return to the field, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The details regarding each individual player's battle with coronavirus haven't generally been made public. In Freeman's case, the implication from both his manager Brian Snitker and his wife Chelsea at the time he originally tested positive in early July was that his case was far from a mild one. While the news that he's recovering is undoubtedly positive, it remains to be seen when he'll get back on the field in any capacity, let alone when he'll be ready for game action.
Jul 5 2020The Braves placed Freeman (illness) on the 10-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was one of four Braves players revealed Saturday to have tested positive for COVID-19, but only he and reliever Will Smith will head to the IL for now. Of the four players to test positive, Freeman's health situation appears to be the most serious, as his wife, Chelsea, posted via her personal Instagram account that the four-time All-Star "has had body aches, headaches, chills and a high fever since Thursday." Per Mark Bowman of MLB.com, manager Brian Snitker revealed that Freeman was feeling "much stronger" Sunday, but the first baseman will need to be asymptomatic for at least 72 hours before he can take another test as he seeks the first of the two negative results he'll need to receive clearance to play. It's unclear at this point if Freeman will be back to full health when the Braves open their season July 23 or 24.
Jul 4 2020Manager Brian Snitker said Saturday that Freeman tested positive for COVID-19, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman and three of his teammates tested positive for COVID-19. The 30-year-old is reportedly battling a fever, and Snitker said that it's "going to be awhile" before Freeman is able to report to camp, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Mar 11 2020Freeman (personal) is expected to re-enter the Braves' Grapefruit League lineup Friday versus the Mets, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman left the team Tuesday to tend to a family issue, but he looks like he'll only need a few days to address the matter. The missed time shouldn't impact his availability to get himself ready for Opening Day.
Mar 10 2020Freeman was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup for what the team said was a family matter, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ryan Casteel was inserted into the lineup batting third and playing first base. Freeman is expected to return to Wednesday's lineup against the Twins after attending to his family. The 30-year-old is likely to take a cautious approach during the rest of spring training after dealing with right elbow inflammation earlier this week.
Mar 2 2020Freeman (elbow) is starting Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies, playing first base and batting third. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman experienced right elbow inflammation Tuesday that led to him missing nearly a week of game action, but the team was never overly concerned about the injury, and he'll return to the lineup Monday. While the team could use some caution with Freeman going forward this spring to prevent further injury, the 30-year-old will likely be good to go for most activities as spring training progresses.
Mar 1 2020Freeman (elbow) could be in the lineup for Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies if his workout Sunday goes as planned, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran first baseman was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with right elbow inflammation, but the injury may end up costing him only a week. The Braves never expressed significant concern over the issue, but it's nonetheless a great sign to see Freeman expected to make a quick return to the field.
Feb 26 2020Freeman (elbow) won't return to game action until next week, though general manager Alex Anthopoulos said Wednesday that the Braves aren't concerned about the issue, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was scratched from the lineup Tuesday against the Twins with right elbow inflammation. The Braves' apparent optimism is shared by Freeman, who reportedly lobbied to return as soon as Thursday, but it's hard not to be at least a little bit worried about the issue. The veteran struggled with elbow problems late last season and underwent arthroscopic surgery to deal with the issue in October. It's possible the Braves are simply being overly cautious with their star first baseman early in camp, but the injury worries certainly add some risk to Freeman's draft stock this spring.
Feb 25 2020Freeman was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins due to right elbow inflammation, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta is labeling Freeman's removal as precautionary, so he can be viewed as day-to-day for now. Even so, it's not the most encouraging sign that he's already dealing with some discomfort in the same elbow for which he required arthroscopic surgery back in October. Non-roster invitee Yonder Alonso will man first base in Freeman's stead Tuesday.
Feb 22 2020Freeman (elbow) is in the lineup for Saturday's spring opener against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman spent the offseason working his way back from elbow surgery, but he has completed his recovery and will take the field for the Braves' first exhibition game. As he usually does, he will man first base and hit third Saturday.
Oct 18 2019Freeman underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The procedure cleaned up loose bodies and bone spur formations in Freeman's elbow. He'd been dealing with an elbow issue throughout September and didn't perform up to his usual standards in the playoffs, going 4-for-20 at the plate. He's expected to be ready for spring training, but the procedure does still add some slight injury risk to the veteran heading into his age-30 season.
Sep 27 2019Freeman (elbow) is starting at first base and batting third Friday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman sat three of the past four games to receive treatment for a bone spur in his right elbow, but he's good to go for the beginning of the final series of the regular season. According to Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Braves want the veteran first baseman to play two games this weekend, but Freeman hopes to be in the lineup for all three contests.
Sep 24 2019Freeman (elbow) is trending toward rejoining the starting lineup Friday against the Mets, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. "It's been very, very positive so far, so I've got a feeling when he shows up on Friday he's going to be really good to go," manager Brian Snitker said. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman is in Atlanta receiving treatment on his bothersome right elbow, which has been causing him discomfort in recent weeks thanks to a bone spur. The first baseman is apparently feeling much better following a couple days of rest and rehab, suggesting he could be ready to return to action when he meets up with the Braves in New York later in the week. Austin Riley and Francisco Cervelli are candidates to see time at first base while Freeman remains sidelined.
Sep 22 2019Freeman (elbow) will stay in Atlanta for further treatment on his elbow while the team is in Kansas City and will rejoin it in New York on Friday, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was removed from Sunday's game against the Giants in the eighth inning after experiencing some discomfort in his elbow. The Braves already have the division locked up and will opt to keep Freeman in Atlanta for a few extra days while he receives some additional treatment on his elbow. While he's expected to rejoin the club for the team's final series against the Mets, it is unclear if manager Brian Snitker will play the All-Star slugger or not. Austin Riley is expected to hold down the duties at first base in Freeman's absence.
Sep 21 2019Freeman is expected to be back in the lineup Sunday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was out of the lineup Saturday, one day after the team clinched the NL East. It appears as if the team will rotate days off for their stars throughout the remainder of the regular season. That could mean that more rest is in order for Freeman in the upcoming week.
Sep 14 2019Freeman (elbow) is starting at first base and batting third Saturday against the Nationals, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As expected, the Braves get their first baseman back after he left Friday's game with a sore right elbow. Freeman is tied for first in the majors with 117 RBI and his 38 homers are good for ninth best in MLB.
Sep 13 2019Freeman (elbow) may be back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was pulled from Friday's matchup with right elbow soreness, but the Braves don't sound too worried. The All-Star first baseman should have a chance to return to the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup.
Sep 1 2019Freeman went 3-for-4 with two homers and five RBI in Sunday's 5-3 win over the White Sox.
Aug 31 2019Freeman was removed from Saturday's game against the White Sox after being hit by a pitch in the foot, though manager Brian Snitker indicated he made the move to
Aug 28 2019Freeman went 2-for-4 with a double, home run, two RBI and two runs scored Wednesday against the Blue Jays.
Aug 23 2019Freeman went 1-for-5 with an RBI and a walk Friday night against the Mets.
Aug 22 2019Freeman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the Marlins.
Aug 20 2019Freeman went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three runs scored and four RBI in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Marlins.
Aug 15 2019Freeman went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo home runs and two walks in the Braves' 10-8 loss to the Mets on Thursday.
Aug 7 2019Freeman went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs in an 11-7 victory against the Twins on Wednesday.
Aug 5 2019Freeman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Atlanta's 5-3 loss to the Twins on Monday.
Aug 4 2019Freeman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
Aug 1 2019Freeman went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Reds.
Jul 29 2019Freeman went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Nationals.
Jul 28 2019Freeman went 1-for-1 with a double, four walks and three runs in Saturday's 15-7 win over the Phillies.
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Jun 7 2019Freeman went 2-for-3 with a double, a two-run home run, three RBI and two walks Friday against the Marlins.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 4 2019Freeman went 3-for-6 with a home run, two RBI and two runs in a 12-5 victory against the Pirates on Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 24 2019Freeman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-2 win over the Cardinals.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 22 2019Freeman reached four times Wednesday at Oracle Park, finishing 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in the 9-2 win over the Giants.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 19 2019Freeman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's extra-inning loss to Milwaukee.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 18 2019Freeman went 2-for-5 with a walkoff solo home run in a 4-3 extra-inning victory against the Brewers on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 18 2019Freeman went 2-for-5 with a walk-off solo home run in a 4-3 extra-inning victory against the Brewers on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 16 2019Freeman went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, three runs and two RBI to help the Braves to a 10-2 win over the Cardinals on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 14 2019Freeman (illness) struck out in both of his at-bats in Tuesday's 14-3 loss to the Cardinals.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jul 7 2018Freeman went 3-for-4 with a double, triple, RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the Brewers.Freeman recorded his first three-hit game since June 5, though he is still hitting a strong .310 for the season. He has also quietly been struggling to hit for power, as he now has only four extra-base hits since June 22. Despite those recent struggles, it's hard to complain about anything Freeman has done this season as he ranks in the top-10 in the National League in batting average, home runs, RBI, runs scored, walks and slugging percentage.
Jul 5 2018Freeman (triceps) will start at first base and bat third in Thursday's tilt against Milwaukee, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.As expected, Freeman will play in the series opener after getting hit by a pitch on his triceps Wednesday. The 28-year-old first baseman will look to build on his stellar numbers at the plate, as he's batting .308 with 16 home runs and 56 RBI through 85 games in 2018.
Jul 4 2018Freeman was lifted from Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch on the right elbow, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.The Yankees' CC Sabathia plunked Freeman in the second inning and Freeman was later removed, with Charlie Culberson shifting to first base and Danny Santana entering the game in left. Freeman may be headed for an X-ray right away to determine the severity of the issue. The Braves open a four-game set in Milwaukee on Thursday.
Jul 4 2018Freeman exited Wednesday's contest due to a right upper arm contusion.Freeman was forced to exit the game after being hit by a pitch on the right elbow in the second inning. Consider him day-to-day ahead of Thursday's series opener in Milwaukee.
Jul 4 2018Braves manager Brian Snitker said that Freeman (triceps) is "fine" and will likely be included in the lineup Thursday in Milwaukee, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Atlanta received a scare when Freeman was hit by a pitch in the right triceps during a second-inning at-bat, which later resulted in the slugger's departure from the contest. Freeman felt some tightness shortly after the beaning, but it seems his removal was mostly precautionary. If the first baseman is able to complete batting practice Thursday without any complications, he shouldn't be forced to miss any time due to the injury.
Jul 1 2018Freeman went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-5 win over St. Louis.The 6-foot-5 first baseman is having yet another strong season, swatting 16 home runs with 56 RBI and a terrific .315/.407/.546 slash line. Freeman has gradually increased his monthly home run total this season, finishing June with six despite not hitting once since Jun 15. He's already off to a strong start here in July and should continue terrorizing opposing pitchers all summer long.
Jun 16 2018Freeman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's loss to the Padres.Freeman took starter Clayton Richard deep in the fifth inning for his 15th home run of the year. It was Freeman's fourth home in his last five games, and his ninth consecutive game with a hit. The 28-year-old is tied for second in the majors with a .342 batting average and his 1.031 OPS is good for fourth. Additionally, Freeman leads all MLB first basemen in RBI (49) and is tied for first at the position in runs scored (46).
Jun 13 2018Freeman went 1-for-2 with two walks, a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's win over the Mets.The 28-year-old just won't slow down at the plate. Since the beginning of May, Freeman's put together a .360/.433/.593 slash line, and four of his 13 homers on the year have come in the last six games.
Jun 13 2018Freeman went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and a second RBI in Wednesday's win over the Mets.Freeman drove in both runs in Wednesday's 2-0 win, putting the Braves up 1-0 in the fourth inning with his RBI single before extending the team's lead in the eighth frame with his 14th homer of the season -- and third in as many games. The 28-year-old is now leading all National League first baseman with 14 homers, 48 RBI and a .344/.435/.590 slash line through 67 games.
Jun 11 2018Freeman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers.It's his third homer in the last five games and 12th of the year, as Freeman remains locked in at the plate. The first baseman has hit safely in 21 of his last 22 contests, racking up a .378/.429/.589 slash line over that stretch.
Jun 10 2018Freeman went 3-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base Saturday against the Dodgers.Freeman reached base three times without an extra-base hit, but did manage to steal his sixth base of the season. That moved him into a tie with Ian Desmond for the lead in stolen bases among first baseman for the season. That's an added bonus to the rest of Freeman's stellar contributions this season, as he is now hitting .341/.433/.561 across 246 at-bats this season.
Jun 6 2018Freeman went 4-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, two RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Padres.Freeman tagged starter Jordan Lyles with a home run -- his 10th of the year -- as well as two doubles, giving him 18 on the season. Freeman is now slashing .339/.435/.554 with 29 extra-base hits and a .379 BABIP. He's tied for third in the NL with 42 RBI, and his 38 runs lead all MLB first basemen.
Jun 6 2018Freeman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Padres.Freeman didn't quite match his monstrous performance from Tuesday, but remained productive by blasting his 11th home run of the season. This marked the first time on the season that he has hit home runs in consecutive games. Although he lags behind the National League leaders in home runs, he is fifth in the league with a .561 slugging percentage.
Jun 2 2018Freeman tweaked his left wrist on a strikeout in the first inning Saturday against the Nationals, but remained in the game, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.Bowman notes that the wrist was clearly bothering Freeman, as he was flexing it a few times at the start of the second inning, but it's apparently not a serious enough injury to force him out of the game. Nothing may come of this, but it's worth noting moving forward in case he is kept out of Sunday's lineup.
May 27 2018Freeman went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one walk and one double Sunday against the Braves.Freeman delivered a two-RBI double in the sixth inning, putting the Braves up 6-0 on the way to a 7-1 victory. Freeman is batting .325 with nine home runs and 38 RBI through 51 games. The Braves are set to begin a three-game series with the Mets on Monday.
May 21 2018Freeman went 1-for-4 during Monday's loss to the Phillies.Freeman was one of the few Braves who came away with a base hit Monday, as their offense was silenced in a shutout loss. Despite a poor offensive showing by Atlanta, Freeman has been tearing the cover off the ball through his first 46 games as he's put together a .324/.428/.561 batting line.
May 19 2018Freeman went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Marlins.The homer was his ninth of the year and fifth in May, and the first baseman is hitting .323 (20-for-62) on the month with 15 RBI in 17 games. With a quarter of the season in the books, Freeman is on pace for career-best numbers pretty much across the board.
May 12 2018Freeman went 3-for-4 with a walk, two home runs, three runs scored and three RBI in Saturday's 10-5 win over the Marlins.Both blasts came off left-hander Jarlin Garcia, giving Freeman eight homers and 31 RBI through 38 games to go along with his impressive .331/.431/.593 slash line. With the young Braves providing plenty of production around him, the 28-year-old first baseman only needs to stay healthy to put together a career season.
May 10 2018Freeman went 5-for-5 with a two-run home run Thursday against the Marlins.Freeman only had one extra-base hit Thursday, but made it count by blasting his sixth home run of the season. While he hasn't shown prolific power in 138 at-bats, he remains one of the most complete hitters in the league, ranking top 10 in the National League in batting average, runs and RBI while hitting .326/.424/.558.
May 1 2018Freeman went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored Tuesday against the Mets.Freeman played a part in all of the Braves' offensive production Tuesday, lacing a two RBI double down the right-field line in the first inning and later coming around to score in the same inning. It's been business as usual for him this season, and though he only has four home runs, he has 17 extra-base hits and is hitting .318/.435/.561 in 107 at-bats.
Apr 27 2018Freeman went 3-for-4 with a walk, three doubles and a run scored in Thursday's win over the Reds.The first baseman has been raking over the last week, hitting .400 (12-for-30) with seven extra-base hits (five doubles, two homers), five RBI and six runs. Despite the buzz being generated by Ronald Acuna and Ozzie Albies, Freeman remains the heart of the Braves' offense, and with additional support from the youngsters he could be headed for a career year.
Apr 24 2018Freeman went 2-for-6 with two solo home runs Tuesday against the Reds.Freeman doubled his season home run total with solo shots in the seventh and ninth innings, one of which came off left-hander Amir Garrett. He has started the season right on track with strong contributions across all hitting categories besides stolen bases. With Ronald Acuna now joining the lineup, Freeman could be in line for even more prolific production.
Apr 21 2018Freeman went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Mets.The extra-base hits were his first in eight games, but despite his recent lack of power Freeman still sports a solid .296/.446/.493 slash line on the season with two homers and 15 RBI in 20 games. With the Braves offense as a whole proving to be surprisingly dangerous so far, the first baseman should continue to see plenty of RBI opportunities as he looks to produce triple digits in the category for the first time since 2013.
Apr 19 2018X-rays on Freeman's left wrist came back negative.This is a huge relief for Freeman and the Braves. The stud first baseman exited Wednesday's game against the Phillies after being hit by a pitch in his left wrist -- the same wrist that he fractured last season -- but as the team had hoped, test results confirmed the 28-year-old avoided any fractures. He'll be considered day-to-day for now. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Braves play it safe and hold him out for a day or two, but he shouldn't be sidelined for an extended period.
Apr 19 2018Freeman went 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI in Atlanta's 12-4 victory over the Mets on Thursday.After exiting Wednesday's game after getting hit by a pitch in the wrist, Freeman was right back in the lineup against the Mets and he showed no ill effects with a pair of hits in this blowout victory for the Braves, much to the relief of fantasy owners. Consider the 28-year-old good to go going forward.
Apr 19 2018The Braves are optimistic that Freeman's left wrist injury isn't significant, but official word on the extent of the first baseman's setback won't be available until his follow-up tests are completed Thursday, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Expect the Braves to issue an update on Freeman's condition when the team releases its lineup for Thursday's series opener against the Mets in the hours leading up to the 7:35 p.m. EDT start time. Freeman was pulled from Wednesday's victory over the Phillies after getting a struck by a pitch in his left wrist during an eighth inning at-bat. The 28-year-old had previously fractured the same wrist last season and missed more than six weeks, but early indications are that he has avoided structural damage this time around.
Apr 19 2018Freeman (wrist) is starting at first base and hitting third Thursday against the Mets.Freeman exited Wednesday's game against the Phillies after being struck by a pitch in his left wrist, but subsequent X-rays revealed no fracture and the stud first baseman is apparently feeling well enough to be included in the lineup for Thursday's series opener against the Mets. The 28-year-old will face Matt Harvey of the Mets, who he is just 5-for-26 (.192) against in his career.
Apr 18 2018Freeman exited Wednesday's game against the Phillies after being hit by a pitch on his left hand, Matt Gelb of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.Freeman suffered the injury in the eighth inning and headed straight to the clubhouse without the athletic trainer coming out to see him. He'll likely undergo further examinations before the Braves update his status. It should be noted that Freeman missed 44 games last season after being hit by a pitch in the same area and fracturing his wrist.
Apr 3 2018Freeman has faced the lowest percentage of pitches in the zone among all hitters who faced at least 50 pitches through Monday's games, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.Just 30.1 percent of pitches thrown to Freeman have been in the zone, which ranks last in the group of 189 hitters. It's a continuation of a trend from last year, where Freeman's 42.9 percent rate ranked 308th out of the 314 hitters who faced at least 1000 pitches. It's likely that Freeman will continue to get very few pitches to hit while Nick Markakis remains behind him in the lineup. That will help Freeman get on base and could give him a boost in on-base percentage leagues, but could cut into his home run and RBI totals.
Mar 31 2018Freeman went 0-for-2 with three walks and a run scored in Friday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Phillies.He's now drawn six free passes on the young season, setting a Braves franchise record for walks through two games in the process. It's a potentially ominous sign for Freeman's fantasy value, as he's one of the only proven bats in the lineup and opposition pitchers figure to work around him every chance they get until another Atlanta hitter makes them pay for their caution. Ronald Acuna's promotion in a couple of weeks could help remedy the situation, but as long as the likes of Nick Markakis and Kurt Suzuki are hitting directly behind Freeman as they were Friday, the first baseman could see very few hittable pitches.
Mar 29 2018Freeman went 1-for-2 with a home run, three walks, two RBI, and three runs scored Thursday against the Phillies.Freeman is one of the best hitters in the game, and the full stat-line he produced on Thursday is an illustration of that. One significant boost to his value is his ability to hit against left-handed pitching, he posted an .881 OPS against them in 126 at-bats last season, and his home run Thursday came against left-handed reliever Hoby Milner. Without drastic splits, Freeman should always remain in fantasy lineups.
Mar 14 2018Freeman went 3-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays.The first baseman has been having a solid spring overall at the plate, but Tuesday's homer was his first. Freeman is the one established superstar in the Braves' young lineup, but if Ronald Acuna hits the ground running after he makes his major-league debut and Ozzie Albies improves in his first full big-league campaign, the Atlanta offense could be a lot more potent than expected -- and provide Freeman with a lot more RBI opportunities.
Mar 11 2018Freeman is 6-for-20 (.300) with one RBI and three extra-base hits through eight spring training games.Freeman seems locked in and ready to go after putting up impressive numbers through the first weeks of spring training. He looks to have yet another big season after slashing .307/.403/.586 with 28 home runs and 71 RBI in 2017. The 28-year-old first baseman will begin the year as Atlanta's starting first basemen barring injury.
Sep 24 2017Freeman (illness) is starting at first base and batting third during Sunday's game against the Phillies.Freeman missed Saturday's game with an illness, but is apparently feeling better and is ready to rejoin the starting lineup. He'll look to build on his .314 average, 28 home runs and 71 RBI over the final days of the season.
Sep 23 2017Freeman will not be available for Saturday's game against the Phillies due to an illness, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.It seemed initially that Freeman was being held out Saturday after a long run of consecutive starts, but it turns out he is under the weather and was sent home for the day. The Braves are hoping he will be able to return to the lineup Sunday.
Sep 23 2017Freeman is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.Freeman has started every game at first base since Aug. 1 and is 7-for-21 (.333) in his career against Saturday's opposing starter Henderson Alvarez, but manager Brian Snitker decided it was time of ra day off. Matt Adams will get the start at first base in Freeman's place.
Sep 13 2017Freeman went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Nationals.He's now slashing .378/.462/.689 in September with three homers and 11 RBI in 11 games, as Freeman tries to make up for the time he lost to a wrist injury earlier in the year. Expect him to continue swinging a hot bat as he makes a push for his second consecutive 30-homer season.
Sep 3 2017Despite recent wrist troubles, Freeman is hopefully he can play every remaining game this season, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan reports.Freeman admitted earlier this week that he's still dealing with fatigue in his previously fractured wrist, resulting in him playing at less than 100 percent. Fortunately, it appears to be solely fatigue, rather than pain, suggesting Freeman should still be a consistent presence in the lineup the rest of the way out. He's started every game in August, and if he had it his way, Freeman would do the same in September. He's been consistently dismissive of any notion that would suggest he gets shut down, or even sits out a few games.
Sep 2 2017Freeman said Saturday that he's been steadily losing strength in his previously fractured wrist, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.Freeman admitted a week or so ago that he was still experiencing soreness and weakness in his wrist nearly two full months after his initial return, and it sounds like it's only getting worse. While last week he admitted that he was probably at about "80-85 percent," he said Saturday that "it feels like I'm swinging a wet newspaper." The Braves have not given any indication that they will shut Freeman down, but it's not out of the question.
Aug 30 2017Freeman went 2-for-5 with a double, a two-run homer and two runs scored in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Phillies.Freeman's long ball off starter Jerad Eickhoff made it 3-0 before the right-hander had even recorded an out. His two-extra base hits here have the soon-to-be 28-year-old slugger up to 49 in 86 games this year. Freeman missed a large chunk of time with a wrist injury, but he's been terrific when healthy with a .319/.415/.616 line.
Aug 29 2017Freeman won't play Tuesday against the Phillies after the game was postponed due to rain, Meghan Montemurro of The News Journal reports.The Braves and Phillies will make up Tuesday's contest as part of a doubleheader Wednesday. Freeman went hitless in the series opener Monday, leaving him 0-for-11 over the Braves' past four contests.
Aug 25 2017Freeman said his wrist aches and that he's not as strong as he was before it was hit by a pitch, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. "It's probably about 80-85 percent," Freeman said. "Once I started to swinging again it hasn't gotten any better."Freeman will keep playing through it as long as it's tolerable, though, and despite this confession, he's gone .320/.391/.535 with eight home runs and 28 RBI in his 44 games since being activated from the disabled list. He was on a near-MVP pace before his wrist was plunked, but this is a good sign that he at least can remain a highly useful fantasy player down the stretch. Freeman should still garner early-rounds consideration in 2018 as long as he avoids other pitfalls along the way.
Aug 22 2017Freeman went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Mariners.He's now put together a tidy 11-game hitting streak, batting .404 (19-for-47) over that stretch, but Freeman's only got one homer and five RBI during the streak despite all those hits. His 1.047 OPS on the year remains elite, however, and his counting stat production should pick up again soon enough.
Aug 17 2017Freeman went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a double during Thursday's win over Colorado.The only thing to slow Freeman down this season was a fluky wrist injury that cost him 44 games. Even with the missed time, he's racked up 22 homers, 49 RBI and 58 runs with an elite .321/.421/.636 slash line. 2018 could be the season Freeman puts it all together and posts his true breakout campaign, so it's not out of the question to consider ponying up in keeper/dynasty settings now.
Aug 12 2017Freeman went 3-for-4 with two runs batted in and a double in Saturday's loss against St. Louis.The night brought Freeman up to an impressive .342 batting average in the month of August with his RBI total on the month now up to eight. Although he did miss a good chunk of the season while on the disabled list, his batting average is on pace to finish at his best since his breakout season in 2013 when he batted .319, a sign that a decrease in production shouldn't be expected anywhere in the near future.
Aug 5 2017Freeman went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, four RBI and two runs during Saturday's win over Miami.Freeman entered the game with a rock-solid .834 OPS since returning from the disabled list July 4, and he's now up to an elite .317/.418/.642 slash line for the campaign. Even with the missed time, Freeman's counting stats (20 homers, 45 RBI and 53 runs) are up to snuff, and he projects to remain a high-end asset in all fantasy settings.
Aug 1 2017Freeman will man first base Tuesday against the Dodgers and is expected to see the bulk of his starts at the position over the final two months of the season, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.In an effort to keep Matt Adams' hot bat in the lineup, the Braves moved Freeman over from first base to third base when he was activated from the disabled list July 4 following a lengthy absence due to a wrist injury. Though he wasn't a major defensive liability at the hot corner during his 16 games at the position, Freeman was never viewed as a long-term solution at the position, and will now head back to his natural spot across the diamond with the Braves eager to clear an everyday role in the infield for Ozzie Albies, who was promoted from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday. Adams isn't expected to lose out on regular at-bats while Freeman slides back over to first base, as he's now set to see most of his starts in left field. Freeman could still be used at third base on a few more occasions as the season winds down, but it no longer seems to be a lock that he'll gain eligibility at the position in fantasy leagues heading into 2018.
Aug 1 2017Freeman went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Phillies.The month of July wasn't quite as spectacular for Freeman as his April or May, but he still put together a .278/.350/.511 slash line with five homers and 15 RBI in 23 games. The 27-year-old slugger's next home run will be his 20th of the season, the fifth time in seven MLB seasons he'll have reached that mark.
Jul 22 2017Freeman went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's win over the Dodgers.The home run was his second in eight games since the All-Star break and 18th of the year in just 51 games. Freeman got the start at first base Friday and is sitting on nine games played at third base, which likely has fantasy GMs in leagues with a 10-game threshold hoping that the Braves hold off just a little longer on trading away Matt Adams.
Jul 20 2017Freeman (illness) is in the starting lineup Thursday against the Dodgers, playing third base and batting third, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.Freeman left Wednesday's bout with flu-like symptoms, but it seems like that was a minor blip on the radar in the grand scheme of things. He'll resume his normal spot in the heart of Atlanta's order looking to get the Braves in the thick of the playoff race.
Jul 19 2017Freeman was removed from Wednesday's game against the Cubs with flu-like symptoms.Freeman went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before he was replaced at first base by Matt Adams, though it seems he simply wasn't feeling well enough to keep playing. Consider the slugger day-to-day going forward and look for Johan Camargo to fill in as the third baseman if he's forced to miss extended time. The team would certainly miss Freeman's bat, as he owns a .304/.347/.587 slash line since returning from the disabled list.
Jul 15 2017Freeman went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks.A scoring decision denied him a third RBI, as Freeman's single with runners on second and third in the bottom of the eighth inning brought home the winning runs for Atlanta, but only after Brandon Phillips tripped rounding third, got up and scored anyway when the throw from the outfield came into second base. Adjusting to a new defensive home at third base hasn't affected Freeman at the plate at all -- he's collected a hit in seven straight games since coming off the DL, posting a .400/.438/.800 slash line with three homers and 10 RBI.
Jul 10 2017Freeman went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Sunday's loss to the Nationals.He's shown absolutely no rust since returning to action from his wrist injury, going 10-for-26 (.385) in six games with two homers, eight RBI and six runs. Freeman's now played five games at third base, gaining eligibility at the position in many fantasy formats, and he should be poised for a huge second half at the linchpin of a surprisingly dangerous Braves offense.
Jul 7 2017Freeman went 2-for-4 with a homer, a walk and three RBI Friday against the NationalsFreeman left the yard for the 15th time this year off Max Scherzer to break up a 1-1 tie in the seventh inning of a losing effort. He's been raking in his four games since returning from the disabled list, and continues to be one of the best hitters in the majors this season, as he's slashing .349/.459/.743.
Jul 6 2017Freeman went 2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and a run in Thursday's 5-2 win over Washington.Freeman played his familiar position at first base for this one after starting at third in his first two games back from a wrist injury. He smacked RBI doubles in the third and seventh innings to drive in his first runs since May 16. Freeman's picked up right where he left off before getting hurt, and now sports a .345/.455/.730 line in 178 plate appearances.
Jul 4 2017Freeman (wrist) was activated from the disabled list and is starting at third base Tuesday against the Astros.While Freeman was originally scheduled to play in a final rehab game for Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, he was apparently feeling ready to return to the show after just a pair of minor-league tune-up games. His return should provide a massive boost for the Braves and fantasy owners alike, as Freeman was slashing an impressive .341/.461/.748 with 14 homers in 37 games before fracturing his wrist. He'll face Brad Peacock in his return to the lineup. Jace Peterson was optioned to Triple-A to clear room for him.
Jul 3 2017Freeman (wrist) went 0-for-1 with a walk and had no difficulty fielding his only chance at third base Saturday for Triple-A Gwinnett as he began his rehab assignment, Bob Sutton of MLB.com reports. "I think the hardest thing for me is going to be all the different arm angles. I think that's going to be my biggest challenge ... [along with] charging balls and balls in the hole," Freeman said after the game.He got Sunday off but will be back at third for Gwinnett on Monday. Freeman acknowledged that it will likely be another could of weeks before his wrist feels 100 percent when he swings a bat, but he could be back in Atlanta's lineup -- and starting at third base for the first time in his MLB career -- later this week if all goes well over the next few rehab games.
Jun 29 2017Freeman (wrist) said his return date depends on how he's hitting during his upcoming minor-league rehab assignment, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan reports. If he feels ready, he could be back in the lineup for next Friday's matchup against the Nationals, otherwise he may wait until after the All-Star break to return.Freeman is scheduled to begin a three-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. He's set to play Saturday, Monday and Tuesday before ultimately making a decision regarding his next step.
Jun 28 2017Freeman (wrist) was able to take batting practice on the field before Wednesday's game against the Padres, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan reports.Freeman said he felt good after, giving him confidence that he'll be able to return for next Thursday's series opener against the Nationals. "Obviously that was what I wanted to do and now I think it's going to happen," the corner infielder said when asked about him coming off the DL next week. He'll still wait to see how he does during his rehab assignment before returning to action, but barring any setbacks, it seems like Freeman could be back with the Braves when they head to Washington on July 6.
Jun 27 2017Freeman (wrist) will participate in on-field batting practice Wednesday and Thursday with hopes of beginning his minor-league rehab assignment Saturday, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan reports.Freeman is entering the final stages of his extended rehab program after being placed on the disabled list May 18 with a fractured left wrist. If he is indeed able to begin his minor-league assignment Saturday, then the slugging corner infielder could be on track to rejoin the Braves prior to the All-Star break that begins July 10.
Jun 23 2017Freeman (wrist) was cleared to take dry swings Friday and hopes to begin a rehab assignment in early July, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan reports.This is a big step for Freeman, who will continue to ramp up his workouts as he eyes a return to the Braves before the All Star break. Barring any setbacks, he could set out on a rehab assignment as early as July 3, putting the earlier plausible return date for the slugger sometime during the July 6-9 series against the Nationals. The plan is still to bring Freeman back as a third baseman in an attempt to keep Matt Adams' bat in the lineup.
Jun 21 2017Freeman (wrist) is expected to resume hitting Friday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.This progression is dependent on the results of a CT scan later in the week, but his wrist appears to still be healthy after his cast was removed less than a week ago. Things are really looking up for Freeman, as he now could return as soon as the first game following the All-Star break barring any unforeseen setbacks. The plan is for the stud slugger to return as a third baseman in order to keep Matt Adams (the current first baseman) in the lineup, which could boost his already high value should he amass enough starts at the hot corner to gain dual positional eligibility.
Jun 21 2017Freeman (wrist) could play third base upon his return from the DL, MLB.com reports. "We can't rule out anything," manager Brian Snitker said Tuesday.Freeman was spotted getting some work in at third base prior to Wednesday's game, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports, which further suggests this move for Freeman is a very real possibility. This is a direct result of Matt Adams' excellent play in place of Freeman -- the team wants to find a way to have both in the everyday lineup. Freeman, who last played third base in 2007 while in the Gulf Coast League, had his cast removed less than a week ago.
Jun 19 2017Freeman (wrist) was seen playing catch on the field before Monday's game against the Giants, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan reports.This is the encouraging news, as it's the first sign of Freeman resuming any sort of baseball activity since landing on the disabled list in mid-May. If his original eight-week timetable holds true, the 27-year-old would return to the Braves sometime shortly after the All-Star break. In the meantime, Matt Adams will continue to fill in at first base while Freeman is sidelined.
May 18 2017Freeman is expected to miss at least eight weeks with a fractured left wrist, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports.This is a tough blow for both parties, as Freeman was off to a blistering start to 2017, slashing .341/.461/.748 with a league-leading 14 homers through 37 games (135 at-bats). Barring any setbacks in his recovery, the 27-year-old is hoping to be back in action sometime shortly after the All-Star break. The injury isn't expected to require surgery, which is good news, but it will still keep him sidelined for an extended period of time. It's unclear who will fill for Freeman while he's sidelined, though Nick Markakis could slide over to first base or Rio Ruiz could be recalled from Triple-A.
May 18 2017Freeman was placed on the 10-day disabled list Thursday with a fractured left wrist.As expected, Freeman was sent to the DL after it was revealed he'll miss approximately 10 weeks recovering from the injury. Rio Ruiz was recalled from Triple-A to take Freeman's place on the roster -- Ruiz and Johan Camargo could see reps at first base while Freeman is sidelined.
May 18 2017Freeman (hand) could miss 8-to-10 weeks if a fracture is revealed on his test results, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.It's an early educated guess from the beat writer. Freeman's test results won't be revealed until Thursday afternoon, as the examination performed Wednesday was inconclusive. Either way, the Braves and fantasy owners should brace themselves for an extended absence from the stud first baseman.
May 17 2017Freeman will head for more tests Thursday after initial X-rays on his hand were inconclusive, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.Freeman left Wednesday's game with the Braves' trainer after taking a pitch off his wrist in the fifth inning. More will be known about his status after Thursday's test results are released.
May 17 2017Freeman was prematurely lifted from Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays after being hit on the left hand by a pitch, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan reports.Freeman left with the Braves' trainer shortly after taking the pitch off his hand. Given he immediately looked over to the dugout after being hit, it's possible the issue could be more than just a bruise, though more should be known following the game.
May 17 2017Freeman went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays.It's his second homer in as many days, third in the last six games and 14th of the campaign, as Freeman continues to wreck opposing pitchers. While his .343/.457/.754 slash line seems unsustainable, it does come with a career-best 16.0 percent walk rate and 19.1 percent strikeout rate, and his .360 BABIP is actually 15 points lower than last year's. Freeman may well be emerging as one of the game's elite hitters in his age-27 season.
May 14 2017Freeman went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Marlins.He's picking up steam again at the plate, going 6-for-19 (.316) over his last five games with all six hits going for extra bases (four doubles and two home runs). The Braves' slow start overall has held Freeman to only 20 RBI in 33 games despite a massive .342/.463/.750 slash line with 12 homers and 30 runs scored.
May 11 2017Freeman went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Astros.The blast was his 12th of the season. Freeman's batting average has started to tumble a little, as he has just five hits in his last 26 at-bats, but three of them have left the yard, giving him a still-dizzying .336/.457/.743 slash line on the season. With his walk rate at a career high (16.7 percent), strikeout rate at a career low (18.8 percent) and his .347 BABIP falling well within his normal range, there's no reason to think a big regression is coming for Freeman.
May 8 2017Freeman went 2-for-5 with two walks, a double, a home run and two RBI in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Cardinals.His eighth-inning solo shot off Brett Cecil knotted the game at 4-4, but the Braves ultimately fell in 14. Freeman's now slashing an amazing .349/.469/.755 through 29 games with 11 homers, 19 RBI, 26 runs, four steals and a stellar 22:22 BB:K.
May 3 2017Freeman went 1-for-3 with two walks and a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Mets.The homer was his 10th of the season, and Freeman shows no signs of slowing down after his epic April. The first baseman now has a magnificant .378/.491/.811 slash line on the year and has scored 25 runs in 25 games to go along with his 16 RBI.
Apr 30 2017Freeman went 3-for-5 with a double, a stolen base, two runs scored and an RBI in Saturday's win over the Brewers.The Braves laid into Milwaukee pitching for 11 runs on 20 hits Saturday, and Freeman got his fair share of the action. He has more multi-hit games (eight) than hitless performances (five) so far this season, and his .383/.485/.778 slash line has been buoyed by a stellar 16:16 BB:K through 22 games. He also has four steals already, putting him just two shy of last year's career high, giving Freeman a little extra fantasy value.
Apr 21 2017Freeman went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Phillies.Freeman clubbed his seventh bomb of the season off Jeremy Hellickson to bring the Braves within one run in a game they'd lose. He's been absolutely on fire during the entire month of April, and the 27-year-old is certainly a player who could be on his way to a massive season as he tries to follow up his 34-homer effort of 2016.
Apr 20 2017Freeman went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 14-4 loss to the Nats.His third-inning solo shot off Joe Ross, his sixth homer of the season, set a new franchise record as Freeman reaches base for the 12th consecutive plate appearance. The first baseman has been carrying the Atlanta offense so far, slashing .440/.533/.920 through 14 games, but it's a testament to how cold the top of the order has been that he's only got eight RBI.
Apr 15 2017Freeman went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Friday's win over the Padres.Through nine games this season, Freeman's slashing a robust .361/.425/.722 with three homers, although all three have been solo shots. Once Ender Inciarte and Dansby Swanson begin reaching base more often ahead of him, or manager Brian Snitker shakes up his batting order to get some more OBP at the top, expect Freeman to start racking up more RBI.
Apr 9 2017Freeman went 4-for-5 with two home runs, two RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Pirates.The Braves were swept in dramatic fashion but it was due in no part to the performance of Freeman, who stole a base and scored in the first inning before launching solo homers in the fifth and seventh. He entered the game with a .238 average and no home runs or RBI, but perhaps this outburst can get him going as he looks to carry a large burden for one of baseball's worst offenses.
Apr 3 2017Freeman went 3-for-4 with a triple in Monday's Opening Day loss to the Mets.Coming off a season in which he hit a career-high six triples, Freeman knocked a three-bagger for his first hit of 2017. The Braves scored the second-fewest runs (649) in MLB last year, but their lineup is expected to be markedly improved this season, even though it didn't look the part Monday. Freeman has been able to produce strong numbers with a weak supporting cast in recent campaigns, so assuming the roster pans out as anticipated, the first baseman could see a boost in stats this year.
Apr 1 2017Freeman went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run off Michael Pineda in Friday's exhibition game against the Yankees.It was the first game played in SunTrust Park, the Braves' new home, and while it's way too early to draw any conclusions about how the park will play, it's at least worth noting that Freeman and Greg Bird both launched deep drives to right field while Chris Carter dropped one just over the short wall in left field. If Atlanta's new stadium does prove to be friendly to power hitters, Freeman should have no problem matching or topping last season's career-high 34 homers.
Mar 28 2017Freeman went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers.He's been scorching hot all spring, hitting .500 through 40 at-bats, but only two of his 20 hits have gone for extra bases so the performance isn't quite as impressive as it looks at first glance. Nonetheless, Freeman will carry a lot of momentum into Opening Day as he looks to build on his breakout 2016.
Mar 24 2017Freeman went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, his first long ball of the spring, in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers.The homer capped off an epic 12-pitch battle against Justin Verlander and proved to be the only run the Braves could muster against Detroit's ace. Freeman's now hitting .484/.543/.613 through 31 spring at-bats and seems more than ready for Opening Day.
Mar 16 2017Freeman returned to camp with the Braves on Wednesday after playing for Team Canada at the WBC, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.He was immediately plugged back into the lineup Wednesday, going 1-for-3 with a run scored against the Tigers. Freeman is now hitting .474 through 19 spring at-bats and, with an improving lineup around him, should take a run at his second career 100-RBI campaign in 2017.
Feb 28 2017Freeman went 2-for-3 with three RBI in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers.He's 5-for-7 to begin spring training, and Freeman seems intent on repeating bettering his career-best numbers from 2016, during which he slugged 34 home runs with a .969 OPS. With an improving lineup around him, the 27-year-old should at least be able to record his second career 100-RBI season.
Feb 9 2017Freeman will play for Team Canada at the WBC, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.The tourney's somewhat lax eligibility rules allow Freeman, an American, to suit up for Canada because his parents were Canadian. He's also the only real MLB star on a young roster, so it could be a quick exit and return to the Braves for the 27-year-old, who'll be looking to build on last season's career-high 34 home runs and .969 OPS in 2017.
Oct 1 2016Freeman finished 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Tigers.With a full count in the fourth, Freeman gave the Braves a 2-1 lead by taking a low, out-of-the-zone pitch from Jordan Zimmerman to center for a two-run home run. Freeman's home run -- his 34th on the year -- was his 83rd extra-base hit of 2016, bringing his total within just four of Chipper Jones' 1999 club-record.
Sep 28 2016Freeman went 2-for-3 with a walk, solo homer and three runs in Tuesday's game against Philadelphia.Freeman hit his career-high 33rd homer and stretched his career-best hitting streak to 29 games, leading the Braves to a come-back victory to open their final homestand at Turner Field (they'll be moving nine miles north to SunTrust Park for 2017). The first baseman has been the rare bright spot on the league's worst team, hitting .307/.404/.576 with 88 RBI and 99 runs in 573 at-bats. Despite his team's overall performance, Freeman is sprinting to the finish line, hitting .415 with a ridiculous 1.249 OPS in September.
Sep 19 2016Freeman went 4-for-5 with a double, a homer, three RBI and two runs against the Mets on Monday.The Braves, still short of 60 wins, are left playing spoiler at this point, and Freeman's monstrous game helped them spoil the Mets' momentum in this one. The star first baseman now has a 23-game hitting streak going, and his numbers during that streak are outstanding -- a .367 average with five homers, 22 RBI and 18 runs. Fantasy owners who worried that the Braves' terrible offense would hold Freeman back have mostly been proven wrong; no, he probably won't get to 100 RBI, but the lefty slugger now has 31 homers and 41 doubles to go with his .302 average, and he might just score 100 runs for the first time.
Sep 17 2016Freeman (personal) is back in the lineup Saturday against the Nationals.Freeman had been away from the team since Wednesday following the birth of his child, but he'll return to his usual spot at first base Saturday. The 27-year-old will bat third against the Nationals' Gio Gonzalez.
Sep 16 2016Freeman will return from his unofficial paternity leave Saturday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.Freeman was never placed on the paternity list thanks to expanded rosters, but he has been with his wife for the birth of their child since Wednesday. Expect him to return right to the heart of Atlanta's lineup on Saturday.
Sep 16 2016Freeman (personal) is out of the lineup Friday against the Nationals.He left the team Wednesday to be with his wife for the birth of the couple's first child, but was not officially placed on paternity leave -- there was really no need to do so with expanded rosters. It's uncertain when Freeman will return to the lineup but chances are he will be back before the end of the series.
Sep 14 2016Freeman exited Wednesday's game to join his wife, who is in labor with their first child, Kevin McAlpin of Sports Radio 680 The Fan reports.Freeman will likely miss a couple games and be placed on the paternity list because of the event. However, the Braves don't really need a roster spot due to the expanded September rosters. In his absence, Gordon Beckham could be in line for playing time at first base.
Sep 4 2016Freeman went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double and a solo shot, his 29th home run of the season, in Sunday's win over the Phillies.After slashing an impressive .313/.460/.688 in July with nine home runs, 24 RBI and 26 runs, Freeman has somehow managed to find another gear to begin August, going 6-for-13 with seven walks, two homers, five RBI and six runs scored through four games.
Sep 3 2016Freeman went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, one of which produced a ninth-inning go-ahead RBI, two walks and two runs in Friday's 8-4 victory over the Phillies.The standout first baseman continued his recent tear, hitting safely for the ninth straight contest and getting on base four times overall. Freeman supplied an extremely timely piece of hitting in the ninth, blasting a two-bagger to left that brought in Ender Inciarte and snapped a 4-4 tie. He scored later in the frame on a Nick Markakis double, and is now 3-for-6 with Friday's doubles, a homer, four RBI, four runs and four walks over the first two games of September.
Sep 1 2016Freeman went 1-for-3 with his 28th homer, two walks, three RBI and two runs in a win over the Padres on Thursday.He got the scoring started in the third with a two-run homer, then drew a bases-loaded walk in the fifth as the Braves built their lead. One of few bright spots for the Braves this year, Freeman now has hits in eight straight games and 19 of his last 20. If you've been following him over these last three weeks, it'll come as no surprise that his numbers over that span are spectacular -- he's hitting .377 with nine homers, 23 RBI, 21 runs and an incredible 21:14 BB:K.
Aug 26 2016Freeman (back) is in the lineup Friday against the Giants.Fortunately, Freeman's sore back isn't keeping him from playing Friday night against Jeff Samardzija and the Giants. Atlanta's slugger is hitting .364/.525/.818 with five home runs and 14 RBI over the last 14 games.
Aug 25 2016Freeman (back) is sore but hopes to remain in the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants, reports.Freeman had a scary moment in Thursday's game against Arizona when he took a hard fall chasing a foul ball. His lower back landed directly on the back of a chair, but he was able to remain in the game and play all nine innings. While he will attempt to give it a go Friday, there's no telling how his back will respond overnight. If Freeman has to miss Friday's game against the Giants, Gordon Beckham could slide over to get the start at first base.
Aug 22 2016Freeman homered, walked, scored three times and drove in three runs in a 3-for-4 game Monday against the Diamondbacks.Freeman's home run tied the game in the top of the ninth only for the Braves to lose on a walk-off shot from Paul Goldschmidt in the bottom of the frame. He missed Sunday's game with a finger injury, but it didn't look like it was bothering Freeman at all. Freeman is now up to 25 home runs and continues to build on a career high in home runs. He needed 147 games to hit his previous career high, 23 home run, in both 2012 and 2013.
Aug 22 2016Freeman (finger) is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks.Freeman was held out of Sunday's lineup after receiving an injection in his finger Saturday, but it appears that was all the time he needed to recover. Freeman will man first base and hit third in the Braves' batting order Monday night.
Aug 21 2016Freeman was out of Sunday's lineup after receiving a painkiller injection in his right middle finger Saturday night that carries with it a 48-hour recovery, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Freeman has reportedly been dealing with the finger injury since spring training, but must have been worse than usual following Saturday's game. The injection cost him his first game of the season Sunday and likely leaves his status for Monday's contest questionable as well. Consider the star first baseman day-to-day for the time being.
Aug 21 2016Freeman is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.Freeman is riding a 10-game hitting streak and has a good track record against Sunday's opposing starter, Gio Gonzalez, but he also has not had a day off since April 14, so manager Brian Snitker decided to give him one Sunday. Nick Markakis will get the start at first base in Freeman's place.
Aug 14 2016Freeman went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and two walks in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Nationals.Freeman opened the scoring with a 403-foot shot to right in the first, his second homer in as many days. Freeman has four dingers overall in the last four games and has reached safely in eight straight. The 26-year-old has now equaled his career high in homers with six weeks left in the season, and has a solid .286/.379/.538 line in 2016.
Aug 13 2016Freeman went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 8-5 victory over the Nationals.The matchup with Nats ace Stephen Strasburg didn't faze Freeman one bit, as the Braves first baseman connected on a three-run homer in the fifth inning to vault his team into the league. On a Braves squad that ranks last in baseball in home runs by a significant margin, Freeman is the lone bat in the lineup who has consistently supplied power. His 22 homers put him just one short of his personal best, but the dead weight surrounding him in the lineup has resulted in Freeman generating a meager 53 RBI and 65 runs on the season.
Aug 11 2016Freeman went 3-for-3 with two solo homers and a walk Wednesday against the Brewers.Those long balls represented two-thirds of Atlanta's offense in this matchup of lightweight teams. Freeman hit one to center and one to left, reflecting the ability to hit to all fields that makes him such a special bat. Unfortunately, thanks to the Braves' mighty struggles getting on base and scoring runs, Freeman still hasn't cracked 50 RBI despite having ripped 21 homers.
Aug 6 2016Freeman finished 3-for-3, including a three-run homer, in Saturday night's 13-5 win over St. Louis.The first baseman reached base safely in all five plate appearances, including a pair of walks, but perhaps most importantly, he didn't strikeout a single time after recording 11 strikeouts in his past four games. Despite a 26.6 strikeout percentage, Freeman surpassed his home run total from 2015 with a towering 448 foot shot to center in the third inning -- his 19th of the season, putting him on pace to reach a career-high 30 home runs.
Jul 27 2016Freeman unloaded against the Twins on Wednesday, going 4-for-4 with a double, a homer, a walk, a steal and five RBI.He did much of the grunt work of building the Braves a 7-0 lead -- which they nearly squandered before winning 9-7 -- with a pair of RBI singles and a two-run homer in the first four innings. Thanks to the steal, Freeman contributed to every one of the five standard fantasy categories in this one, He skidded through the first half-plus of July, but it seems like Freeman revived his bat during last weekend's series in Colorado.
Jul 23 2016Freeman had stitches removed from his back Saturday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Freeman had undergone a procedure 11 days ago to remove a mole from an area just below his neck. The stitches, Freeman said, were not a factor in a recent slump that saw him go 2-for-27 with 15 strikeouts in the seven games since the All-Star break.
Jul 22 2016Freeman went 0-for-4 Thursday night with two strikeouts.The 0-for-4 performance adds to a rough last seven games for Freeman, who has gone 2-for-27 with 15 strikeouts in that span. The 26-year-old is hitting .270/.356/.496 on the year, but until his struggles end, it might be better to keep him on the bench.
Jul 15 2016Freeman had a mole removed from his back over the All-Star break that contained cancerous cells, but the doctors got it in time, and he hitting third in Friday's lineup, the Atlanta Journal Constitution's David O'Brien reports.It sounds like Freeman dodged a legitimate scare over the break, and while he needed stitches after the procedure, it won't cost him any time. Freeman is on pace for a career high in home runs, as he had 16 in the first half, while his best mark is 23 in 2012 and 2013.
Jul 9 2016Freeman went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk Saturday at the White Sox.Freeman launched his 16th homer of the year in the sixth inning to pull the Braves within a run in a game they'd go on to lose. He's now homered in back-to-back games, and he's slashing .286/.371/.517 on the year.
Jul 8 2016Freeman went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and a walk Friday at the White Sox.Freeman's 15th blast of the year got the Braves on the board in the first inning of a game they'd go on to win. He's now reached base safely in 21 of his last 23 games, and he's slashing .285/.370/.509 on the season.
Jul 3 2016Freeman, who raised his season average 34 points in June with a .346 month, is already hitting .400 over the first two games of July after a 3-for-4 performance in Saturday's 9-1 victory over the Marlins. He had a two-run homer and scored twice as well.The 26-year-old continues to leave his early-season struggles in the dust, and he's now tallied multi-hit efforts in four of the last seven games. Freeman got the day started off right against Jose Fernandez when he plated Jace Peterson with a 417-foot shot to center field in the first, staking the Braves to an early 2-0 lead. His considerably improved play over the last month-plus has his season line up to a solid .289/.371/.511.
Jun 26 2016Freeman went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Sunday's win over the Mets.The home run was his 13th on the season. Freeman continues to tear it up in June, and he's now hitting .348 (31-for-89) on the month with five homers, 13 RBI and 12 runs scored.
Jun 19 2016Freeman went 4-for-5 with two doubles and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Mets.He's now collected at least three hits in five of his last seven games while racking up three home runs, eight RBI and six runs scored, pushing his batting average in June to .358 (24-for-67) with a .701 SLG. Not coincidentally, the Braves have won five straight games during Freeman's hot streak as they finally have some offense to support their pitching staff. He'll get a day off Monday before Atlanta finishes their road trip with a two-game set in Miami.
Jun 16 2016Freeman went 3-for-4 with a homer, two RBI and two runs Thursday afternoon against the Reds.Apparently, facing Cincy was just the prescription Freeman needed to get his bat on track; over the course of this four-game series, he banged out 10 hits, including three homers, two doubles and a triple -- lifting his OPS by 82 points in the process. While that's exciting, it's hard to ignore how ineffective Freeman and the rest of the Braves were all season before this series; they'll need to maintain this offensive surge to make Freeman more than a fringe starter in shallower formats.
Jun 15 2016Freeman collected MLB's first cycle of 2016 against the Reds on Wednesday, going 4-for-7 with an RBI and two runs in a 13-inning win.Yeah, it took him extras to accomplish the feat, with Freeman's 11th-inning single to right center making it official. The Braves' first baseman has had two big games in this ongoing four-game series against the Reds, as he also racked up three hits and a homer Monday. However, thanks to Atlanta's sad-sack offense, Freeman's stats remain depressed -- particularly his RBI total, which stands at a meager 22 despite 11 homers, but also his career-low .257 average.
Jun 1 2016Freeman 1-for-4 with a home run, a walk and three strikeouts Wednesday against the Giants.Freeman had problems to make contact all game long, but his lone hit was the most important one in the entire game, as it won the game for Atlanta in the 11th inning. Freeman has seen his numbers drop this year due to the lack of talent around him, but at the least the power remains there with nine homers in just 195 at-bats. He's hitting .251 with a .770 OPS overall.
May 27 2016Freeman has one hit in his last 26 at-bats with runners in scoring position.It's one of the reasons Freeman has just 15 RBI despite eight homers this season. However, Freeman is hardly alone with his struggles, as Atlanta is 4-for-53 with RISP over the last seven games. In addition to the eight homers and 15 RBI, Freeman is hitting .254 with 20 runs and one steal.
May 20 2016Freeman was 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs and four RBI as the Braves defeated Philadelphia on Friday night.Freeman is hitting a respectable .272 on the year, but despite having eight home runs, he has driven in just 15 as the sputtering Atlanta offense often fails to provide him many RBI chances. Perhaps Ender Inciarte and Gordon Beckham who are just returning from injuries will provide more baserunners in front of him going forward.
May 11 2016Freeman went 3-for-4 with his third homer in four games and two runs scored against the Phillies on Wednesday.After a slow start, the stats are coming up, but Atlanta's horrendous offense is severely limiting Freeman's counting stats -- he has six homers, but only 10 RBI and 14 runs, numbers that simply aren't going to set fantasy owners' hearts racing even if they come with solid average and a strong OPS. That said, the Braves just got Ender Inciarte back and Nick Markakis gets on base a lot, so Freeman should see some kind of uptick in RBI opportunities moving forward.
May 10 2016Freeman hit his fifth home run, a solo shot, in a 2-for-4 game in Tuesday's loss to Philadelphia.Freeman has a pair of dingers to go with three walks in his last three games. He got off to a slow start in terms of power production this season, but his slugging percentage is now up to .464, right between his 2014 mark (.461) and 2015 mark (.471). While it's looking unlikely at this point in his career that Freeman develops into a major power threat, he has been very consistent. He has hit between 18 and 23 home runs each of the past five seasons and should be expected to land there again this year if he stays healthy.
May 10 2016Freeman is 6-for-18 (.333) with three extra-base hits, including a home run over his last 10 games.He went 0-for-4 Sunday, but before that, he registered a hit in 17 of the prior 20 games. During that time, his average rose from .080 to .275. Going into Tuesday's game, Freeman is slashing .264/.376/.434 with four homers, eight RBI and 11 runs in 106 at-bats.
May 7 2016Freeman went 2-for-4 in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.The 26-year-old slugger is increasingly resembling the proficient hitter he'd proven to be to this point his career, with Friday's effort boosting his average to a .273 figure that's his highest since Opening Day. Freeman has now reached safely in 10 straight, and is slashing .333/.400/.500 over his first 18 at-bats in May. He's also collected half of his doubles total during the month to date, with three two-baggers in the series against the Mets earlier in the week.
May 2 2016Freeman went 10-for-22 (.455) with two home runs, two RBI and three runs last week, as he officially broke out of his early season slump.He was hitting just .080 on April 14 and still only .156 by April 20th, but Freeman has reached base safely in 12 of his last 15 games. Before Sunday, he also had three straight games with multiple hits. He's still not going to get a lot of RBI opportunities in the Braves lineup, but it's good to see Freeman break out of the early slump.
Apr 29 2016Freeman was 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a losing effort against the Cubs on Friday afternoon.Freeman has started to hit a bit, logging multi-hit games in five of his last seven starts, including a pair of home runs in his last three. He has his average up to a modest .259 with three home runs and seven RBI, but the 5-18 Braves are going to need others to step up as well if they are going to improve on the worst record in baseball.
Apr 28 2016Freeman went 2-for-4, hitting his first home run since Opening Day against the Red Sox on Wednesday.It was his first homer in 72 at-bats. The bomb also ended a streak of 15 straight games without a home run for the Braves, which is a new franchise record. Freeman's had a tough start to the year, but he is 5-for-11 (.455) in his last three games and has hit safely in eight of the last 10.
Apr 25 2016Freeman has been dropped to sixth in the order for Monday's game against Boston.Still mired in an early-season slump, Freeman enters play Monday night hitting .177/.311/.258 with a homer and five RBI through 17 games. With Freeman's drop in the order, the Braves are hitting Adonis Garcia third, while A.J. Pierzynski and Jeff Francoeur are hitting fourth and fifth.
Apr 25 2016Freeman went 3-for-13 (.231) with a double and RBI over the weekend against the Mets.The first baseman continued to express his frustration and even told the Atlanta Journal Constitution that he seems to only be able to hit lefties right now, but Freeman appears to be slowly turning things around at the plate. He is hitting just .177 and hasn't hit a home run since Opening Day, but Freeman has hit safely in seven of his last nine games.
Apr 22 2016Freeman is working with Braves hitting coach Kevin Seitzer to make some minor adjustments with his swing, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.He is hitting just .163/.328/.245 with one homer, four RBI, seven runs and 16 strikeouts in 49 at-bats this season. The good news is Freeman is still finding a way on base, as he has walked 10 times, but overall, this is a huge disappointment. Freeman didn't have a full offseason because he was healing from a wrist issue, but he hasn't been making any excuses. Fortunately, he's turned it around a little bit, going 6-for-24 (.250) over the last week. Maybe the minor adjustments will help him find his way.
Apr 18 2016Freeman went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Marlins.It's his first multi-hit game of the season, leaving Freeman with a weak slash line of .167/.348/.278. Better days will be ahead for the Braves' slugger, but the ragged lineup around him could limit his RBI chances even when he heats up.
Apr 15 2016Freeman said he is "frustrated" with his start to the 2016 season but is "100 percent healthy," Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.The first baseman admitted that a lack of bat speed is the reason for his early-season slump, but he refused to say there was anything physically wrong with his body. Freeman battled a right wrist issue over the last four months of 2015 and did not take regular batting practice as a precaution during spring training. He is 1-for-24 (.045) with nine strikeouts since hitting a home run on Opening Day.
Apr 14 2016Freeman is getting the day off Thursday against the Nationals.He will make way for Kelly Johnson to get the start at first base and hit cleanup, presumably against Stephen Strasburg, although he is a little under the weather and has not yet been confirmed as the Nationals' starter. Look for Freeman to be back in the lineup Friday in Miami.
Apr 13 2016Freeman is 1-for-20 since hitting a home run in the first inning on Opening Day.The good news is the Braves first baseman is still finding a way on base, as he has seven walks through the first seven games. Freeman also has a favorable matchup tonight against Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg. He is 12-for-31 (.387) with three homers in his career against the right-hander.
Mar 12 2016Freeman (wrist) is no longer dealing with any soreness, Mark Berman of MLB.com reports.Freeman had been battling soreness in his right hand/wrist area, but he said he woke up Saturday morning feeling completely fine and is confident he's moved past the issue.
Mar 11 2016Freeman left Friday's game with soreness in his hand and wrist, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Freeman dealt with wrist issues throughout most of 2015. The Braves have been cautious in the early going, and Freeman seemed to be easing concerns with a pair of homers in his first five spring games (seven at-bats).
Mar 9 2016Freeman (wrist) will not play Thursday, but is planning on playing back-to-back games Friday and Saturday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.Freeman has looked good in spring training thus far, bashing two home runs and a double, but he'll rest his wrist on Thursday. This move just seems to be a way to reduce the stress on the first baseman's wrist, as he is hoping to avoid re-aggravating it during the spring.
Mar 1 2016Freeman (wrist) hit a ground-rule double in the first inning of Tuesday's Grapefruit League opener, Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.The hard-hit ball off Baltimore's Mike Wright in Freeman's first spring at-bat was enough to convince manager Fredi Gonzalez that "Freeman's fine." Atlanta still plans to be cautious with Freeman and his troublesome wrist, limiting him to two or three at-bats every other day for the time being. Freeman took live batting practice Saturday for the first time since last season, following two "coach-pitch" batting sessions.
Feb 27 2016Freeman (wrist) took live batting practice Saturday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.This is a significant development, as it marked Freeman's first time facing live pitching since last season. He faced Bud Norris and prospect Lucas Sims, and said he did not feel any pain in his right wrist when Sims shattered his bat on the final pitch of the session. Freeman plans to take it easy Sunday for "stress management" of the wrist, but all signs appear positive as the start of spring action nears.
Feb 24 2016Freeman (wrist) took batting practice from a "live arm" Wednesday for the first time since September, and it went without issue, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.It appears as though Freeman's recovery is going well, and he should be ready to go for the start of the 2016 campaign (barring a setback of some kind). Expect more updates on the star first baseman as he continues in his progression, with a return to game action during spring training likely providing confirmation of his status for the start of the season. Freeman provides a nice combination of pop and average, but it's worth noting that the lineup surrounding him in 2016 leaves much to be desired.
Feb 24 2016Freeman (wrist) took batting practice Wednesday for the first time since September, and completed the session without issue, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.The Braves are being cautious with Freeman in hopes of avoiding any setbacks, but it appears he's tentatively on track to be ready to go for the start of the 2016 campaign. Expect more updates on the star first baseman as he continues in his progression, with a return to game action during spring training likely providing confirmation of his status for Opening Day.
Feb 23 2016Freeman (wrist) hopes to face live pitching within two weeks, MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports.The Braves are worried that Freeman could have some lingering soreness in the same right wrist that bothered him for much of last season. He should still have a fairly normal spring, but It is somewhat concerning to hear Freeman acknowledge that his wrist feels better some days than others. However, he's beens swinging a bit since January and said that he hasn't suffered a setback.
Feb 22 2016The Braves have some concern that the soreness in Freeman's wrist might linger, so they will take it easy with him early this spring, MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports.The Braves' plans for Freeman are not known, but they know what they have in him, so they will likely opt for the cautious route as often as possible. As long as things go according to plan and Freeman does not suffer any setbacks this spring, however, he should be ready to go when Opening Day rolls around.
Oct 4 2015Freeman (wrist) is out of the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Cardinals, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan reports.It was discovered last week that Freeman had a bone spur in his right wrist, and given the extensive issues the first baseman has had with the wrist this season, the Braves will probably shut him down for both games Sunday. Pedro Ciriaco will pick up a start at first base for Game 1, and could see action there in Game 2 if Nick Swisher (forearm) is unavailable.
Oct 4 2015Freeman (wrist) is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader.With not much left to play for, the Braves have little incentive to rush Freeman back to the starting lineup. Instead, they'll turn to Pedro Ciriaco to cover first base.
Oct 3 2015Freeman (wrist) is not in the lineup against the Cardinals.Freeman was able to enter the game Friday in the eighth inning and was promptly hit-by-a-pitch. While he stayed in the game, it's tough to imagine Freeman will start Sunday's game as he continues to deal with a variety of injuries, including most notably a chipped bone in his wrist.
Oct 2 2015Freeman (wrist) is not in the lineup Friday against the Mets.Freeman was able to record a pinch-hit appearance Thursday, however he hasn't been able to find his way into the starting lineup since Wednesday and with just one more game to go, it's likely that trend will continue Saturday as well.
Oct 1 2015Freeman (wrist) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Nationals.Considering Freeman is dealing with a small bone spur in his wrist, this isn't a surprising development. With the Braves well out of the playoff contention, it's fair to question if Freeman will return to the starting lineup this season. Nick Swisher will get the start at first base once again and hit third in the batting order.
Sep 30 2015Freeman revealed Wednesday that he has a small bone spur in his right wrist, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan reports.Freeman and the Braves are currently operating under the belief that surgery will not be necessary, but they will know more later in the week. The 26-year-old is out of the lineup Wednesday and admitted that he doesn't know if he will be able to start again this season, but Freeman was adamant that he will be available in a pinch-hit role over the final few days. He missed more than a month earlier this season with an injury to the same wrist.
Sep 30 2015Freeman (wrist) is not in the lineup Wednesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.Freeman has dealt with injuries all year however this time it finally seems to have caught up with him. Bowman speculates that the Braves might rule the 26-year-old out for the rest of the season considering they are well out of the playoff race, but no official statement has been announced as of yet. He's considered day-to-day for now, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see him ruled out with a few games remaining.
Sep 25 2015Freeman went 3-for-4 with a homer, a walk, two RBI and three runs in Friday's loss to Miami.After struggling to stay in the lineup for stretches this season, Freeman is turning up the heat during fantasy crunch time. He has driven in 14 runs in his past 15 games, batting .280 with a .403 OBP. He ranks among the top six first basemen in the league in doubles, RBI and walks for the month of September.
Sep 25 2015Freeman (wrist) is back in the lineup Friday against the Marlins.Freeman was held out of Wednesday's lineup with a wrist issue, but was able to enter as a pinch-hitter and stay in the game, so his return doesn't come as much of a surprise. He'll man his usual first base duties and bat third.
Sep 23 2015Freeman didn't start Wednesday against the Mets due to a wrist injury, but hit a pinch-hit two-run double, then remained in the game and hit the game-winning three-run homer in the ninth inning.Seems like that wrist's feeling just fine. The Braves have a day off Thursday, and Freeman's expected to be in the lineup for the start of a three-game series in Miami on Friday.
Sep 23 2015Freeman is out of the lineup Wednesday with a sore wrist but is available off the bench, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan reports.While Freeman did miss more than a month earlier this season with a wrist injury, it doesn't sound like the Braves are especially concerned with this setback, as manager Fredi Gonzalez said he expects Freeman to return for Friday's series opener in Miami. Nick Swisher will man first base and bat third Wednesday in Freeman's absence.
Sep 23 2015Freeman is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Mets.Just seems to be a night-off for Freeman, who's batting .250/.409/.353 with one home run and nine RBI in the month of September.
Sep 19 2015Freeman was 1-for-3 with a go-ahead two-RBI double in the eighth inning in a 2-1 victory over the Phillies on Saturday. He also drew a walk.Freeman appears to slowly but surely be gaining some momentum at the plate as the season winds down. He has reached base safely in nine of the last 10 contests and now has four multi-hit outings in September. When hasn't been getting on with base hits, Freeman has been busy drawing walks, with the 26-year-old first baseman now the recipient of 15 free passes during the month. Freeman's OBP, slugging, and OPS numbers are also all up from an anemic August in which he only mustered a .231 average.
Sep 18 2015Freeman went 2-for-3 with a run in Friday's win over Philadelphia.Hampered by wrist and oblique injuries, 2015 has not been one to remember for Freeman yet, as the season winds down, he is doing a good job of reminding owners that he remains very adept at getting on base, boasting a .423 OBP since the beginning of the month. Though his .366 OBP on the season is a step down for his standards, it would still rank eighth among first basemen if he had enough at-bats to qualify.
Aug 28 2015Freeman went 2-for-3 with a homer, a walk two RBI and a run in Friday's loss to the Yankees.Freeman's home run was his first since July 28. Hampered by injuries, Freeman has batted just .217 over the past month, his season averaged dropping by 17 points to .281 in the process. Freeman has been solid when healthy this season, but it's fair to wonder whether Freeman will be healthy enough down the stretch to help your team.
Aug 19 2015Freeman (oblique) went 1-for-3 with a walk in his return to the lineup Wednesday.After his most recent stint on the DL, Freeman is back in action for the Braves working from his typical No. 3 slot in the batting order. It will be interesting to see if the Braves are willing to have him shoulder an everyday workload down the stretch given the variety of ailments he's dealt with this season, but even a slight reduction in playing time would only have a marginal impact on his overall output.
Aug 19 2015Freeman will bat third in his return to the lineup Wednesday against the Padres.Freeman spent the minimum amount of time on the disabled list before rejoining the Braves, and he'll slot back into his normal spot in the order and the lineup Wednesday. The club optioned Joey Terdoslavich in a corresponding move that opened up a 25-man roster spot for Freeman.
Aug 19 2015Freeman (oblique) was officially activated from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday.Freeman's oblique injury has sidelined him for over a month, but that absence will come to a close Wednesday with his activation. It seems likely that he'll be in Wednesday's lineup as well, but expect an update when it is released.
Aug 18 2015Freeman (oblique) will be activated from the DL on Wednesday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.He rejoined the team in San Diego on Tuesday following a successful four-game rehab stint between the GCL and Triple-A Gwinnett. Freeman, who went 7-for-38 (.184 average) with two homers in 10 games between DL stints, will return to the active roster missing the minimum 15 days this time around.
Aug 15 2015Freeman said Saturday that his wrist and oblique are 100 percent healthy and he remains on track to be activated Wednesday in San Diego, 680 The Fan's Kevin McAlpin reports.He will play a couple games with Triple-A Gwinnett before being activated next week. Freeman said this is the best he has felt at this stage in the season in a few years, so he could be in for a big final five weeks of the season.
Aug 14 2015Freeman (oblique) is expected to be activated from the DL when first eligible on Aug. 19, MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports.The Braves' offense will get a shot in the arm later this month, as Hector Olivera is also expected to be activated and called up in a week or two. Injuries have really hurt Freeman's ability to put up major counting stats this season, but when he has been healthy he has put up his typically excellent numbers, slashing .284/.348/.500 on the season.
Aug 12 2015Manager Fredi Gonzalez indicated Wednesday that Freeman (oblique) is close to receiving live at-bats, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.While Freeman's oblique injury was a relief to fantasy owners, it still forced him to the disabled list. He's progressing quickly, however, and it appears as though he's not too far off from a rehab assignment. Assuming he continues to progress at a steady pace, a mid-to-late August return seems plausible.
Aug 12 2015Freeman (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with the Gulf Coast League Braves on Thursday, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan reports.Just over a week removed from landing on the disabled list, Freeman is already set to return to live action in the GCL. President of Baseball Operations John Hart said Freeman's progress has been "encouraging" and added that he thinks there's a "good chance" Freeman will be ready to return when first eligible Aug. 19.
Aug 4 2015Freeman (oblique) was placed on the DL on Tuesday.Freeman was lifted from Monday's game after tweaking his oblique, and after further evaluation the team has decided to place him on the DL. Chris Johnson should step in as the interim everyday first baseman in Freeman's absence, and the team called up outfielder Joey Terdoslavich to take his place on the roster.
Aug 3 2015Freeman is day-to-day after leaving Monday's game with what has been clarified as a right oblique injury.This qualifies as good news for Freeman owners, who had to be fearing an aggravation of the wrist injury he recently came back from. He's likely to sit out a day or two, but it currently sounds like Freeman will avoid the DL.
Aug 3 2015Freeman was removed from Monday's game in the top of the fifth inning, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.There's no word yet on what forced Freeman out of the game after he went hitless his first two times up, but considering he recently came off a DL stint due to a wrist ailment, this is a situation worth monitoring. Chris Johnson came on to replace him.
Jul 28 2015Freeman's outing against the Orioles on Tuesday was his most productive since coming off the 15-day DL. He only came away with one hit after five at-bats, but the first baseman scored a run and drove in two.Coming into Tuesday, Freeman had only managed one hit after nine at-bats since picking up the wrist injury that kept him off the field for over a month. The 25-year-old was very productive before the absence, and Tuesday's modest outburst is the first sign that he's capable of picking up where he left off.
Jul 26 2015Freeman will make his return to the Atlanta lineup in Sunday's game against St. Louis.Freeman, who had missed over a month with a wrist injury, was surprisingly pulled off his minor-league rehab assignment after just one game and activated by the Braves on Saturday. He remained on the bench for Saturday's game, but did make a pinch-hit appearance later on in the contest. Freeman evidently looked healthy enough in the at-bat to warrant a return to the lineup, and he'll slot back in as the Braves' cleanup hitter. He'll add some sorely needed power to a lineup that struggled without his presence in the middle of the order.
Jul 25 2015Freeman isn't in the Braves' lineup Saturday at St. Louis, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Prior to the game, Freeman was surprisingly activated from the DL, despite logging his first rehab outing with the GCL Braves on Friday. In his stead, Chris Johnson will remain at first base and bat fifth. However, when Freeman is deemed healthy to play everyday, he's expected to play first and slot into the No. 3 spot in the order.
Jul 25 2015Freeman (wrist) was activated from the 15-day DL on Saturday.This comes as a pretty major surprise, considering the both Freeman and the Braves were said to be targeting a return next Thursday and the first baseman just played in his first rehab game with the GCL Braves on Friday. Regardless, it seems the Braves are content with the health of Freeman's wrist after he went 2-for-4 with a homer Friday. Look for Freeman to return to the No. 3 spot in the order Saturday to take on Cardinals right-hander Carlos Martinez.
Jul 24 2015Freeman (wrist) went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in his first rehab game with the GCL Braves on Friday.According to David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution, the Braves are still targeting a Thursday return for Freeman. He'll likely progress up to a higher level for additional rehab after another game or two in the Gulf Coast League.
Jul 24 2015Freeman (wrist) is slated to begin a rehab assignment Friday with the Braves' Gulf Coast League team.Freeman will likely play a few games in the Gulf Coast League before progressing to a higher level. The expectation is that he'll be ready to rejoin the Braves in advance of next week's series against the Phillies, which begins Thursday in Philadelphia.
Jul 21 2015Freeman (wrist) said Tuesday that he's hoping to return for the series opener against the Phillies on July 30, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.The plan calls for Freeman to head down to the Braves' spring training complex in Orlando on Tuesday night to begin working on conditioning, with an eye toward playing in rehab games with Triple-A Gwinnett by next Tuesday or Wednesday. If all goes well, he will meet the team in Philadelphia next Thursday. Freeman took live batting practice Tuesday after taking some cuts in the cages, and said his swing "feels good."
Jul 21 2015Freeman (wrist) took batting practice in the indoor batting cage Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.The 25-year-old is inching closer to a rehab stint, having also completed a light on-field batting practice session Monday, but the Braves have not yet revealed a start date or location for his assignment. Freeman has progressed much slower than the team had originally hoped, and he revealed Sunday that he was recently treated with two cortisone shots and had fluid drained from the wrist.
Jul 21 2015Freeman (wrist) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Tuesday, MLB.com reports. "He feels great," Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said of Freeman on Monday. "He's trying to talk me into playing or putting him in the lineup tonight. We'll get a plan in place to get him out, get him some at-bats and get him some games under his belt. How many games or at-bats we'll figure out [later]."Freeman made minimal progress during the first few weeks of his recovery, but he's been feeling much better the last few days. He took light batting practice before Monday's game, and his rehab assignment won't necessarily be a lengthy one. Of course, the Braves still don't have much incentive to rush him back, as playoff contention probably isn't in the cards this year.
Jul 19 2015Freeman revealed Sunday that he received two more cortisone shots in his ailing wrist and had additional fluid drained from his hand, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Freeman will probably need a day or two before he's able to fully ramp up his activities, but on an encouraging note, he was able to take dry swings at about 75 percent effort. The first baseman's rehab assignment will be delayed a bit longer while he waits for the soreness in his hand to dissipate. This news shouldn't be viewed as an especially significant setback.
Jul 17 2015Freeman (wrist) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Sunday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Even if Freeman is cleared to head out to an affiliate Sunday or Monday, he may still be another 10 days or so from returning to Atlanta. The 25-year-old has been progressing slowly to this point, and any sort of setback would push his timetable back indefinitely.
Jul 15 2015Freeman (wrist) is not healing as the Braves had hoped, and he may not be back by the first week of August, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Braves President of Baseball Operations John Hart admitted Wednesday that Freeman's progress has been disappointing. The first baseman has already been out for four weeks, and it sounds as if he can be ruled out for the remainder of July. With any far-flung hopes of playoff contention likely ended by an ongoing five-game losing streak, the team doesn't have much incentive to rush its slugger back to action. The Braves may provide further details at some point within the next few days.
Jul 2 2015Freeman (wrist), who began a new treatment process three days ago, indicated Thursday that he "will not be back before the All-Star break," Kevin McAlpin of the 680 The Fan reports.Freeman wasn't expected to be ready July 3 when he first eligible to return, but now the absence appears it will extend at least a couple weeks further. Without him in the lineup, the Braves have very little punch, but the club will likely continue using both Joey Terdoslavich and Kelly Johnson at the position while he recovers.
Jun 30 2015Freeman (wrist) is not expected to be ready to come off the DL when eligible on July 3, Kevin McAlpin of Braves Radio Network reports.Freeman is still recovering from the wrist ailment, and manager Fredi Gonzalez said Tuesday that the first baseman won't be ready by July 3. Freeman is without a timetable, and it's unclear whether the team expects him to be back before the All-Star break.
Jun 23 2015Freeman (wrist) will be placed on the 15-day disabled list, but the early indication is that his injury is not too serious, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.An official transaction, along with the results of Monday's MRI, should come at some point Tuesday. Freeman last played in a game June 17, making him eligible to return from the disabled list July 3. In his absence, Kelly Johnson and Chris Johnson will likely platoon at first base, which should lead to more playing time for Eury Perez in left field. Perez has started four consecutive games since being recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.
Jun 23 2015Freeman (wrist) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, retroactive to June 18, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.A Monday MRI revealed no broken bones, but the Braves still want to let Freeman rest for the next couple weeks. The team is calling the injury a contusion, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien. Freeman will be eligible to return from the disabled list July 3, and it may be the case that he has a real shot to be back with the team by that date. In the meantime, Kelly Johnson and Chris Johnson figure to platoon at first base, allowing Eury Perez, who has started four consecutive games, to get more playing time in left field. Joey Terdoslavich, who was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett for the corresponding transaction, could also help fill the void left by Freeman's absence.
Jun 22 2015Freeman (wrist) is likely to be placed on the disabled list, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.The star of the Braves' lineup has been unable to swing a bat without discomfort, and thus it appears he'll end up serving time on the DL. The results of Monday's MRI are yet unknown, so it's still possible that Freeman could spend the minimum 15 days on the sidelines, which would have him back at the beginning of July.
Jun 21 2015Freeman's wrist continues to cause him discomfort when swinging a bat, and he may undergo an MRI on Monday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.Freeman has been sore even after receiving an injection Wednesday, and needing an MRI could be a bit concerning. While Tuesday would be the earliest possible date for return, it sounds like his wrist issue could hold him out beyond that.
Jun 21 2015Freeman (wrist) is out of Sunday's lineup against the Mets, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Freeman felt sore while taking swings Saturday, so it's not a huge surprise that the Braves will hold him out through the off day Monday. There's no indication that a stint on the disabled list will be required, so he should still be considered day-to-day moving forward.
Jun 20 2015Freeman felt soreness in his wrist while taking swings Saturday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.With Freeman still experiencing soreness three days after being treated with an injection, it's sounding like the team may opt to hold him out through Monday's off day. Kelly Johnson is starting at first base and batting third again Saturday.
Jun 20 2015Freeman (wrist) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Mets, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.The wrist soreness is lingering for Freeman, who is now set to miss a third straight start. It would seem the injection he received to treat the issue didn't have much of an effect, but it sounds like Freeman still has a chance to return for Sunday's series finale.
Jun 19 2015Freeman (wrist) is out of the lineup against the Mets.Freeman has been dealing with a wrist injury of late, but hoped to rejoin the lineup Friday after receiving an injection Wednesday. Unfortunately, that is not the case, as Kelly Johnson will start at first base once again, batting third for the Braves.
Jun 18 2015Freeman (wrist) will miss Thursday's game against the Red Sox.Freeman injured his wrist in an at-bat Sunday and has attempted to play through it since. He received an injection in his wrist Wednesday, and hopes to rejoin the lineup for Friday's contest.
Jun 17 2015Freeman was diagnosed with a right wrist sprain, Kevin McAlpin of the Braves Radio Network reports.Freeman is listed as day-to-day, so his status for Thursday's game against the Red Sox remains uncertain.
Jun 17 2015Freeman (wrist) will likely miss Thursday's game, Kevin McAlpin of the Braves Radio Network reports.Freeman got an injection Wednesday for his wrist. He originally injured his wrist during an at-bat Saturday in New York and tried to play through but could not. Freeman hopes to be back in the lineup Friday.
Jun 13 2015Freeman went 2-for-6 Saturday with two RBI and his 12th home run of the season.He continues to cruise merrily along despite not getting much help from the rest of the Braves' lineup, and Freeman is now hitting .307 on the season with a career-high .538 SLG.
Jun 11 2015Freeman went 3-for-5 with two doubles, his 11th homer and two RBI in Thursday's loss to the Padres.The Braves lineup doesn't offer Freeman much protection, but their table setters have given him plenty of chances to drive in runs, and he's been at his best with runners in scoring position, hitting .408/.500/.653 in 49 at-bats. He didn't even need runners in scoring position to produce Thursday, though, as Freeman doubled Cameron Maybin home from first base and then led off the bottom of the sixth with a homer. The only question is why pitchers are still throwing him strikes with the likes of Nick Markakis batting cleanup behind him.
Jun 3 2015Freeman hit a pair of homers and drove in four runs Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.The two long balls -- both off Arizona starter Rubby De La Rosa -- brought him to double digits on the year. Fears of a bad Braves offense depressed Freeman's draft price a bit this year, but he's had no problem racking up counting stats, as he's collected 33 RI and 35 runs. He's also gone yard five times in the last six games, driving home 10 runs in that span.
Jun 1 2015Freeman went 3-for-5 with a homer and three RBI in the Braves' win over Arizona on Monday night.After a day off Sunday, Freeman helped lead to the Atlanta offense to an easy win over Archie Bradley and the D-backs with a two-run shot in the fifth inning. He's now hitting .297/.363/.503 for the season, and producing more than many preseason projections expected given the supporting cast the Braves have assembled around him.
May 31 2015Freeman is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants.Freeman will receive a needed day off after going 3-for-20 with 10 strikeouts over his last five games. His batting average has fallen 16 points during that span, but a mental break may be all he needs to get back dialed in. Chris Johnson will cover first base Sunday while Freeman rests.
May 26 2015Freeman wore the Golden Sombrero on Tuesday, going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts.Freeman faced a tough matchup in southpaw Clayton Kershaw, and was stagnant along with the rest of the Atlanta offense that was unable to produce a single run. The slugger has just one long ball in May after collecting four total in the season's opening month. He remains the Braves' most skilled offensive player, however, slashing .295/.365/.474 on the season.
May 11 2015Freeman went 2-for-4 and scored two runs in Sunday's loss to the Nationals.Freeman's batting average sat at .219 following an 0-for-4 performance Apr. 25, but he has been sizzling ever since, recording nine multi-hit games and going 25-for-55 (.455) with 11 doubles, a home run, and 10 RBI over 14 games. Freeman now owns a .328 batting average, as well as a .956 OPS, for the season.
Apr 27 2015Freeman was ejected from Monday's game against the Nationals after striking out in his fifth-inning at-bat.Freeman angrily flipped his helmet after swinging and missing on the bench, with his actions apparently irking home-plate umpire Tim Welke. The first baseman at least contributed base hits in his first two at-bats to save the evening from being a total loss for fantasy owners.
Apr 18 2015Freeman went 2-for-4 Saturday with his fourth home run of the season, a two-run shot.He's hitting just .256 (11-for-43), but after hitting just 18 homers last season, Freeman is supplying some great power numbers in the early going.
Apr 14 2015Freeman went 1-for-4 with his second home run of the season in the Braves' 8-2 loss to the Marlins on Tuesday.Freeman and catcher A.J. Pierzynski gave Atlanta some life in the fourth inning, smacking back-to-back home runs off Tom Koehler to cut the deficit to three, but that's all the Braves were able to muster. It's worth noting that Freeman, who finished third in the NL in walks last season with 90, has drawn just one walk in 33 plate appearances so far this year. It likely goes hand-in-hand with him now batting in the cleanup spot.
Apr 8 2015Freeman went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs and two RBI in Tuesday's game against the Marlins.The Braves jumped all over Marlins starter Mat Latos, and the early returns might lead some to think this Braves lineup may not be as terrible as originally anticipated. He now has four hits in his first nine at-bats of the season, although he also has four strikeouts through two games.
Mar 5 2015Freeman is not expected to play all 162 games again this season, but he also won't sit enough to warrant the Braves carrying a backup who doesn't play several positions, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Chris Johnson will serve as the primary backup at first base, as he has the past two years. Manager Fredi Gonzalez said he would like to get Freeman an occasional day off when the team is facing a tough lefty, though it sounds like Freeman will see a heavy workload again in his sixth major league season. Freeman has appeared in at least 147 games each of the past four years. Kelly Johnson could be an option at first if Freeman was forced to miss more than a game or two in a row, but Johnson will first need to carve out a utility role in spring training.
Sep 22 2014Freeman had half of the Braves' hits Monday, going 2-for-4 in Atlanta's loss.Freeman has quieted down significantly after the All-Star break, but still remains a potent part of the Braves' lineup. The first baseman is hitting .290 with 18 home runs and 75 RBI this season.
Sep 8 2014Freeman provided all the offense the Braves could muster Monday, going 2-for-3 with an RBI single.Freeman had been struggling in September after a red-hot August, but now he has hit safely in five straight games. The first baseman is the owner of a .291 average to go with 18 home runs and 71 RBI.
Aug 14 2014Freeman singled, doubled twice, drew a walk and scored two runs in five plate appearances Thursday against the Dodgers.That's now five multi-hit games in the last eight for Freeman, whose average had dipped all the way to .279 before this hot streak. He has all the tools to hit .290-plus, as he is right now, so expect continued production.
Aug 14 2014Freeman went 2-for-3 with his first stolen base of the season in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers.Freeman isn't exactly fleet-footed, so it's always gravy when he can chip in the occasional stolen base. Aside from a small dropoff in his OPS and RBI total, Freeman hasn't really qualified as a disappointment this season, getting on base at a .377 clip while providing 16 homers and 73 runs.
Aug 14 2014Freeman, singled, doubled twice, drew a walk and scored two runs in five plate appearances Thursday against the Dodgers.That's now five multi-hit games in the last eight for Freeman, whose average had dipped all the way to .279 before this hot streak. He has all the tools to hit .290-plus, as he is right now, so expect continued production.
Jul 25 2014Freeman was 2-for-4 with a pair of runs scored in a loss against the Padres on Friday night.The Braves could manage only four hits, and Freeman had half of them, including his fourth triple of the year. He scored both Atlanta runs and inched his average up to .283 while continuing to be one of the more consistent cogs in an inconsistent Braves' offense.
Jul 23 2014Freeman went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run Wednesday in a 6-1 win over the Marlins.Freeman's 14th homer of the season Wednesday was his first in almost a month (June 27). The first baseman is 2-for-27 (.074) over the last seven games, bringing his season slash line to .284/.375/.479 in 448 plate appearances.
Jun 30 2014Freeman drove in two runs Monday against the Mets, despite going hitless.The first baseman hit a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning, then drew a bases-loaded walk in the eighth. Freeman has remained a consistent force this season, hitting .290 with 13 home runs and 43 RBI.
Jun 27 2014Freeman provided the offense going 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in the Braves 4-2 win over Philadelphia on Friday night.He was hit with a pitch in the elbow Wednesday night and he is wearing a protective pad over it, but he seems to be quite comfortable at the dish collecting a three-run home run, an RBI double, and a single in the Braves win.
Jun 26 2014Freeman (elbow) will play Thursday against the Astros, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.Freeman was hit on the elbow by a pitch Wednesday, but X-rays were deemed unnecessary by team trainers and the 24-year-old deemed himself good to go for Thursday's finale after taking some hacks in the morning. He'll wear a protective pad over the elbow to protect against further damage.
Jun 25 2014Freeman (elbow) avoided a major injury after being hit by a pitch and departing Wednesday's game, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Freeman exited the game after being struck by a pitch on the elbow. Team doctors determined an X-ray was not necessary and Freeman was seen icing the elbow. He appears to have avoided any significant injury and hopes to be back in the lineup Thursday.
Jun 25 2014Freeman left Wednesday's game after being hit on the right elbow by a pitch, MLB.com reports.Freeman was able to flex his arm before leaving the field, though it remains to be seen if he'll miss any time. Further updates will be forthcoming after he's evaluated by team doctors. Prior to exiting, Freeman was 1-for-3 with a single and two strikeouts.
Jun 20 2014Freeman was 3-for-6 with three runs scored and a solo home run in the Braves' win over Washington on Friday night.He was a big part of the start and the finish of the Braves win that vaulted them into first place in the NL East. He contributed a solo home run, his 12th, in the first inning off of Stephen Strasburg, and than added a key single in the two-run 13th inning that propelled Atlanta to victory. He now has 37 RBI to go with a solid .286 average and remains a steady bat in the Braves order.
May 19 2014Freeman had another strong showing Monday night, going 2-for-5 with a home run.Freeman, like his teammate Justin Upton, has now homered on back-to-back nights. The first baseman has been a stabilizing force for the Braves this season, hitting .317 with nine home runs and 28 RBI.
May 18 2014Freeman went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, three RBI and two runs scored Sunday against the Cardinals.Freeman got the party started with a first-inning solo shot off Jamie Garcia, and kept it going throughout the day, as Cardinals pitching failed to get him out. He's cooled of a bit in May following a six-homer April, but remains one of the most reliable first basemen in fantasy, slashing .314/.392/.535 on the season.
Apr 25 2014Freeman said he was doing a "lot better" Friday after getting steroid drops in his irritated eyes, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Freeman has downplayed the issue, but the dry eyes have seemingly affected his performance, as he's 0-for-12 with six strikeouts in his last three games. Fortunately, doctors have told him that his corneas are completely healthy, and the steroid drops appear to have helped considerably. He did mention that he's hoping the wind doesn't cause problems, but at this point it doesn't appear Freeman will miss time.
Apr 25 2014Freeman went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Friday's win over the Reds.After going 12 at-bats without a hit over his last three games, Freeman was looking to bounce out of a rare slump and did just that Friday night. The Braves' star first baseman boosted his average back up to .357 for the year with this effort. In addition, he has now scored 16 runs to go with five homers and 14 RBI here in the season's first month.
Apr 23 2014Freeman has had some problems lately with dryness in his eyes, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Team optometrist Dr. David Ross told Freeman that he has some "abrasions in the whites of his eyes," but the expectation is that the 24-year-old will be completely healthy by Friday. Freeman is treating the issue with drops and a gel he puts in before going to sleep, and said Wednesday morning, "Everything is all right - nothing on the corneas." He went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts against the Marlins on Wednesday afternoon and is now hitless with six strikeouts in his last three games.
Apr 19 2014Freeman picked up three more hits in Saturday's 7-5 defeat of the Mets. He also grabbed an RBI on his fifth-inning double that cashed in Jason Heyward.The fifth-year Brave has exploded out of the gate this year, hitting safely in all but three games for a team-high .413 average. His 26 hits are third in the majors, trailing only the Jays' Miguel Cabrera and the Rockies' Charlie Blackmon.
Apr 18 2014Freeman went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's victory over the Mets.For Freeman, make it five homers and a dozen runs driven in through just 16 games. Last season's fifth-place finisher in NL MVP balloting currently holds a ridiculous .390/.471/.729 slash line and has fantasy owners across-the-board extremely pleased.
Apr 12 2014Freeman mashed again Saturday, going 3-for-5 with a solo homer, as the Braves doubled up the Nats, 6-3.Freeman and the Braves have owned the Nats recently, posting a 21-7 record against their division rivals in the last 28 games. More importantly for owners, the 6-5 first baseman continues to rake this season: he's hit safely in eight straight games and owns a massive .425 average through 11 games. On the flip side, his eight runs, six RBI and three homers aren't quite on par with his 17 hits, but we expect those numbers to increase as the season marches on.
Apr 9 2014Freeman went 2-for-4 with two RBI Wednesday night against the Mets.Freeman is on a tear to start the season, slashing .407/.515/.704 over the Braves' first eight games. This clearly isn't sustainable over the long term, but fantasy owners can enjoy riding him while he's hot.
Apr 1 2014Freeman mashed his way to a MLB-leading two home runs Tuesday, finishing 3-for-3 with a walk against the Brewers.Both of Freeman's home runs were solo shots, as he had the best night at the plate in the big leagues. Freeman is often thought of as a first baseman who doesn't quite offer typical power for the position, despite being excellent in the other categories, but you wouldn't know it by looking at Tuesday's box score. He's well on his way to topping last season's career-high 23 round-trippers.
Mar 17 2014Freeman (thumb) expects to return to action Wednesday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Freeman will be given a couple days off after exiting Sunday's game with the thumb injury, but the setback he is dealing with appears only minor, and it should not prevent him from being ready for Opening Day.
Mar 16 2014Freeman left Sunday's Grapefruit League game with a left thumb contusion.The injuries are mounting at a borderline absurd rate for the Braves, but it seems Freeman escaped with just a bruise after being struck by a line drive while playing first base. Freeman fought the team when they placed him on the DL with an oblique injury early last season, and it's hard to imagine him not pushing through this seemingly minor ailment.
Feb 5 2014Freeman's extension with the Braves is for eight years and $135 million, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.It's by far the most lucrative deal the Braves have ever handed out, and the club now has Freeman under contract through 2021. GM Frank Wren said Freeman "has established himself as one of the best young talents in the game," following the 24-year-old's fifth-place finish in the NL MVP voting last season. Freeman has hit 21-plus homers in each of his first three full seasons, but it remains to be seen if he has another gear, or if his production will plateau.
Feb 4 2014Freeman agreed to a multi-year extension with the Braves on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports.Financial terms haven't been disclosed just yet, but it's believed Freeman will get upward of $100 million from Atlanta. The 24-year-old Freeman is coming off the best season of his young career, but he doesn't have the elite power that's typically desired at the first base position in fantasy, and there are signs that a regression is possible in 2014 (.443 with RISP, .371 BABIP). That said, Freeman has proven durable and is already one of the leaders in the Braves' clubhouse.
Sep 26 2013Freeman went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 7-1 win over Philadelphia.Freeman got kicked out of Wednesday's game, but returned to the lineup with a bang. He won't receive a suspension for his questionable ejection, so he'll be available this weekend for those who need him.
Sep 25 2013Freeman was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Brewers in the first inning, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.The decision to eject Freeman was a bit questionable, but he was one of the first to bark at Carlos Gomez after Gomez clubbed a homer and mouthed off to pitcher Paul Maholm on his way to first. Freeman was then in the middle of the melee that ensued as Gomez neared home, and he may have caught someone with an elbow, but it's seems unlikely that Freeman will be disciplined further for his role in the incident.
Sep 23 2013Freeman is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.Fantasy owners probably aren't too thrilled with Freeman's absence, but he earned himself a day off with a big weekend series against the Cubs that saw him reach base eight times and knock in five runs. Joe Terdoslavich will get the start at first base in Freeman's place.
Sep 21 2013Freeman hit a three-run home run in Friday's win over the Cubs.Freeman is now tied with the Reds' Jay Bruce for second in the National League with 103 RBI, and he's just one homer shy of tying his mark of 23 from a season ago. He's benefited from a .358 BABIP, but there's no deny that Freeman has been one of the more clutch hitters in baseball this year (.431 average with runners in scoring position).
Sep 12 2013Freeman went 3-for-4 with his 20th homer, two RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the Marlins.Despite Freeman not showing a ton of power for a first baseman, he's now reached 98 RBI, putting him in position for his first time in triple digits. For that his fantasy owners can thank Freeman for delivering an incredible .437 average with runners in scoring position entering Thursday's action.
Sep 2 2013Freeman had a big day at the dish Monday, going 2-for-5 with a double, run scored, five RBI and a home run.Freeman had been struggling a bit before Monday's matinee, collecting just two hits in his previous 21 at bats. The Braves' first baseman now has 18 home runs and 93 RBI while enjoying his best season in the Major Leagues to date.
Aug 30 2013Freeman was 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Atlanta's win over Miami on Friday night.He had been in an 0-for-11 mini-slump before getting a night off on Thursday, but got right back in the swing with a two-run home run in the first inning of this one that proved to be the difference in the game. He has established himself as a premier clutch hitter as it seems almost every hit comes in a critical situation. He now has 17 home runs to go with 87 RBI and a .309 average for the year.
Aug 29 2013Freeman is not in the lineup Thursday against the Indians.Freeman is just receiving the day off after reeling a bit offensively of late, batting 0-for-11 over his last three games. Joey Terdoslavich will spell him at first base.
Aug 11 2013Freeman hit a three-run home run in a 2-for-3 performance against the Marlins on Sunday.Freeman turned a two-run deficit into a one-run lead with the fifth inning home run off Henderson Alvarez, his 14th home run of the season. It was Freeman's first long ball of August, but he continues to swing the bat with consistency, hitting safely in 13 of his last 14 games.
Jul 31 2013Freeman went 4-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's win over Colorado.After a brief slump, Freeman has a modest four game hitting streak in which he's gotten eight hits in his last 17 at bats, and looks to be locked in once again.
Jul 20 2013Freeman (thumb) went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in his return to the lineup Saturday.Thanks to the time off afforded by the All-Star break, Freeman only missed two games with the swollen left thumb. He returned Saturday and hit his first home run of July, so it appears to be all systems go for the 23-year-old moving forward.
Jul 20 2013Freeman (thumb) is back in the starting lineup Saturday against the White Sox.Freeman was given one extra day after the break to let the thumb heal, but he's back in the lineup Saturday to take on right-hander Jake Peavy. While Freeman is slashing .313/.400/.458 so far this month, he is without a home run.
Jul 19 2013Freeman (thumb) is not in the starting lineup Friday against the White Sox.There was some hope that Freeman would be ready for Friday, but he was just cleared to resume swinging a bat Thursday and it seems the Braves don't want to push their luck. A return Saturday still seems entirely possible for the All-Star first baseman, but in the meantime, Joe Terdoslavich will make his first career start at first.
Jul 19 2013Freeman (thumb) is likely to play Saturday as long as he experiences no problems during his workouts Friday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Team doctors gave Freeman the OK to start swinging a bat Thursday, but he didn't actually hit at all until Friday. The 23-year-old's thumb has responded well thus far, and Freeman will do some additional hitting and soft tossing prior to Friday's game, with an eye toward returning to the lineup Saturday.
Jul 18 2013Freeman (thumb) was cleared to take dry swings and hit off a tee Thursday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.The thumb is said to be improving, but with Freeman just starting up with his swinging, a return Friday appears far from a lock. He is still hoping to play Friday or Saturday, assuming his thumb responds well after Thursday's workouts, but if Freeman ends up missing another game or two, Evan Gattis will likely fill the void at first.
Jul 16 2013Freeman (thumb) said he was able to bend his thumb without pain Tuesday, MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports.It was the second straight day in which Freeman reported improvement in his thumb. Though he still plans to sit out Tuesday's All-Star Game, there's a very good chance he returns to the lineup when the Braves resume play Friday.
Jul 15 2013Freeman said Monday that his thumb is feeling better, and he's holding out hope he can play Friday against the White Sox, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.Freeman is wearing a brace to support the banged-up thumb, which he injured while making a tag at first base in the first inning of Saturday's game. It sounds like he's far from a lock to play Friday, but the team will likely have a better idea of where Freeman stands after a couple more days of rest.
Jul 14 2013Freeman, who's out of the lineup Sunday, has a swollen left thumb which he sustained on a tag at first base during Saturday's game, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.The Braves haven't commented on the severity of the injury, but they will err on the side of caution and hold Freeman out of Sunday's tilt. While Freeman was able to stay in Saturday's game after the injury occurred in the first inning, he ended up going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. The 23-year-old was due for a day off anyway, after making 76 consecutive starts.
Jul 14 2013Freeman is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Reds.Freeman has been an iron man since coming off the DL back on April 23, starting every game for the Braves since that date, and the team will reward the 23-year-old with a day off Sunday. He was selected to his first All-Star game in the final vote, with a .308/.386/.468 slash line, nine homers and 61 RBI in the first half.
Jul 11 2013Freeman went 3-for-4 with a double and four RBI in Thursday's 6-5 win over Cincinnati.After beating out Yasiel Puig in the fan's voting for the last NL All-Star spot, Freeman celebrated with a season high in RBI. He's been an incredible run producer this season, knocking in 60 runs in just 79 games. A big part of his success is his ability to hit with runners in scoring position, as he entered Thursday's game hitting .397 (29-for-73) in those situations. While Freeman might not be able to keep hitting so well with guys on base, he'll continue to be a productive player in the middle of Atlanta's lineup.
Jun 29 2013Freeman hit his eighth home run of the season and scored three runs in a 1-for-3 performance against the Diamondbacks on Saturday.Freeman's power production has fallen a bit short of expectations thus far, but he continues to be one of the Braves' most consistent hitters. Plus, he hasn't missed a start since coming off the DL back on April 23.
Jun 17 2013Freeman hit a walk-off, two-run home run in a 3-for-4 performance against the Mets on Monday.The Braves had failed to score against Dillon Gee through the first eight innings Monday, but Freeman followed Justin Upton's single with a home run in the ninth inning to send Gee home a loser. Freeman has hit safely in all but three games this month, and he's now slashing .327/.383/.489 with seven homers for the season.
Jun 8 2013Freeman went 3-for-4 with a run scored against the Dodgers on Friday and has now hit safely in 12 of his last 15 games.Freeman's double of Hyun-Jin Ryu was how the Braves finally got to the Dodgers lefty and he eventually came around to score on a Dan Uggla RBI-single. In his last fifteen games, Freeman has 10 multi-hit performances and is batting .377 (23-for-61) with four home runs, 14 RBI and 12 runs scored over that span. He isn;t quite on pace to reach the 20-home run mark just yet, but he's well on his way to his first-ever 100-RBI season.
Jun 3 2013Freeman launched his sixth home run of the season Monday, a two-run shot off of A.J. Burnett.All Freeman has done when in the lineup this season is hit. The first baseman now has 38 RBI and 29 runs scored to go along with his six home runs. The 23-year-old is showing no signs of slowing down any time soon.
May 30 2013Freeman went 2-for-5 with a solo homer in Thursday's 11-3 win over Toronto.It was only the fourth home run of the season for Freeman, who has contributed in other ways, hitting .312 with 32 RBI and 26 runs scored. Keep in mind he also missed a big portion of April with an oblique injury.
May 15 2013Freeman went 3-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI in Atlanta's 5-3 loss to Arizona on Wednesday.Freeman raised his average to .295 on the year and looked comfortable at the plate smacking two doubles. Freeman had been struggling recently, compiling just 13 hits in 54 at bats (.241) this month, coming into the day. Hopefully this multi-hit day is a sign of things to come for Freeman who is entrenched as the Atlanta cleanup hitter.
May 6 2013Freeman went 3-for-5 with a solo shot, a two-run double, and two runs scored as the Braves hammered the Mets on Sunday.Freeman, who sat out two weeks in April due to an oblique strain, showed that the injury is a thing of the past via his opposite-field homer. In actuality, the Braves' cleanup hitter has been on that path over the past five outings, during which he's hit .364 (8-for-22) with six RBI and two runs scored. Look for more pitches to hit as he protects Justin Upton and his 12 long balls to date.
Apr 23 2013Freeman (oblique) will return to the lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rockies.Freeman be reinstated off the 15-day DL for Tuesday's game. He will start at first base and bat cleanup.
Apr 22 2013With Monday's game being postponed until Tuesday due to weather, Freeman (oblique) will remain on the disabled list for another day.Freeman was set to come off the DL Monday, but he will have his return pushed back a day thanks to the snow in Denver. Freeman will not play with any restrictions when he returns, so there stands a decent chance he is in the lineup for both games of Tuesday's twinbill.
Apr 22 2013The Braves activated Freeman (oblique) from the disabled list Monday, Jim Bowden of ESPN reports.Freeman will return to action after missing the last couple weeks with a strained right oblique. He went 7-for-17 in five games earlier this season and will pick up the everyday first base duties moving forward, so don't hesitate to get him back in your lineup right away.
Apr 22 2013Freeman (oblique) is set to return to the Braves' lineup Monday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.After making it through a pair of rehab games without issue, Freeman will be activate from the DL and start Monday in Colorado. Chris Johnson will head back to third, where he's expected to take over an everyday role rather than platoon with Juan Francisco.
Apr 21 2013Freeman (oblique) went 5-for-5 in a rehab game at Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday and will play another game Sunday.After posting three strikeouts in his first rehab outing Friday, Freeman responded in a huge way Saturday to allay concerns about his oblique injury. Should he hit no other snags in his Sunday's game, he will rejoin the Braves on Monday in Colorado, returning Chris Johnson to a third base role.
Apr 18 2013Freeman (oblique) will play rehab games on Friday and Saturday with Triple-A Gwinnett and if he does not have any setbacks, could return for Monday's game against the Rockies, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Freeman has progressed well in his rehab so far and it would be very nice for him return as soon as Monday. Check in on how the rehab games go and confirm he will be activated on Monday.
Apr 17 2013Freeman (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment Friday, MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports.Freeman is scheduled to work out with Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday, and if the Braves believe he is healthy at that point, he will be sent on a rehab assignment Friday. Freeman is only expected to play three minor league games, so barring any setbacks, he is on track to rejoin the big club Monday.
Apr 16 2013Freeman (oblique) took some swings Tuesday for the first time since landing on the disabled list April 7, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Freeman reported feeling fine after swinging the bat Tuesday, and while he's eligible to come off the DL on Monday, it's uncertain whether he'll be activated immediately. Look for Chris Johnson to head back to third base to platoon with Juan Francisco upon Freeman's return.
Apr 7 2013Freeman (strained right oblique) was placed on the 15-day DL on Sunday.Freeman had been moving around uncomfortably over the last couple of games, and now it appears we know the reason why. It's unclear how much time the injury will require to miss, but it looks like the Braves might go with Chris Johnson in place of Freeman at first base, opening up third base for Juan Francisco.
Apr 1 2013Freeman went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Monday's season-opening win over Cole Hamels and the Phillies.Freeman is only 23 years old and already has two solid major league season on his resume. Many fantasy owners are expecting him to take the next step this year, and a hot start should keep the hype going.
Mar 2 2013Freeman hit his first homer of the spring Saturday as part of a 2-for-3 performance against the Astros.The 23-year-old is now 7-for-20 through seven games this spring. Freeman's BABIP came down to earth last season, and while it's hard to imagine his batting average returning to where it was in 2011, it's reasonable to expect him to continue to put up respectable home run and RBI totals in 2013.
Oct 2 2012Freeman was ejected in the eighth inning Tuesday in Pittsburgh after striking out in a pinch-hit appearance, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Freeman argued over the definitive third strike, a checked-swing call, with the home plate umpire following his sole at-bat. Expect him back in the lineup, though, for Wednesday's season finale.
Oct 2 2012Freeman is not in the starting lineup Tuesday, the Braves' official Twitter feed reports.With Freeman getting a day off, Lyle Overbay making a spot start at first base Tuesday.
Sep 28 2012Freeman was 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the Braves loss to New York on Friday night.It was his 23rd of the season, and his 94th RBI, so its been a productive 2012 for the Atlanta first baseman. His home run in this one gave the Braves a 1-0 lead, but Lucas Duda launched a three-run shot in the seventh inning to send the Braves down to defeat.
Sep 25 2012Freeman hit a two-run walk-off home run Tuesday against the Marlins, finishing 2-for-4 for the night.The dramatic blast clinched a playoff spot for the Braves and was Freeman's 22nd home run of the season. September has been Freeman's worst month of the season (.246 average, nine RBI in 73 at bats), so it is encouraging to see him come through in a big moment for his team.
Sep 13 2012Freeman started at first base and went 2-for-4 in Wednesday's loss to Milwaukee.Freeman didn't play Tuesday as he just got the day off.
Sep 11 2012Freeman is not in Tuesday's lineup against Milwaukee, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.He's likely getting the day off. Lyle Overbay will start at first base in his place.
Aug 31 2012Freeman was 2-for-3 with two walks, and a two-run home run against the Phillies on Friday night.Freeman got a day off on Wednesday, his first in August, and responded with the big night against Roy Halladay and the Phillies in this one. He's not the prototypical big-basher first baseman, but he has contributed 19 long balls and 84 RBI on the season.
Aug 29 2012Freeman is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Padres, the Braves' official Twitter reports.Freeman has started every game for the Braves since the All-Star break, but is batting just .227 in August. With left-hander Eric Stults on the mound, manager Fredi Gonzalez likely determined it was a good time to give Freeman a day off.
Aug 27 2012Freeman went 1-for-4 and hit his 18th home run of the season, a solo shot off Giants reliever Clay Hensley on Sunday.Freeman has now hit safely in his last five games with five runs scored, three home runs, five RBI and a stolen base. He's also recorded extra-base hits in four of the five games and is up to 81 RBI on the season.
Aug 25 2012Freeman went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs against the Giants on Friday.Both home runs came off of starter Ryan Vogelsong and he is now batting .333 with two home runs and five RBI over his last five games. While Freeman tends to be a little on the streaky side, his 17 home runs with 81 RBI make for nice totals at the corner infield spot. He's just 22 years old, so there is still more development coming, but for now he's already reached a career-high in RBI and is just five home runs away from surpassing last season's output.
Aug 12 2012Freeman continued his hot hitting against the Mets, blasting a home run off Jon Niese in the Braves' 6-5 loss Sunday.Freeman went 4-for-11 with two home runs, four runs scored, and six RBI in the three-game series. He is now hitting .282 with 16 home runs and 75 RBI in his second full season in the majors.
Aug 12 2012Freeman continued his hot hitting against the Mets, blasting a home run off Jon Niese in the Braves' 6-5 loss.Freeman went 4-for-11 with four runs scored, two home runs and six RBI in the three-game series. He is now hitting .282 with 16 HR and 75 RBI in his second full season in the majors.
Aug 1 2012Freeman went 3-for-4 with a double and a run Wednesday in a loss to Miami, his third consecutive multi-hit game.In a span of just three days, Freeman has managed to lift his batting average from .270 to .284. Eight hits in 12 at-bats will do that for you. Freeman certainly has the potential to hit for solid average to go along with his developing power stroke.
Jul 31 2012Freeman went 3-for-4 on Monday night with an RBI single and a run scored in the Braves' 8-2 win over the MarlinsFreeman has steadily raised his average to .276 on the year after struggling with eye problems for a period. He's been a solid producer in the middle of the Braves' lineup and the future looks bright in Atlanta.
Jul 19 2012Freeman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the Braves' win over the Giants on Thursday.The home run extended Freeman's hit streak to 10, his longest of the season. He has three home runs over that stretch and has gotten on base 20 times in his last 41 plate appearances (.488 OBP).
Jul 15 2012Freeman hit a three run homer, his twelfth of the season, to break open the Braves' 6-1 win on Sunday over the Mets.The homer came off lefty Johan Santana showing that Freeman can still hit for power facing tough matchups. His three RBI puts him at 54 for the season and helping Atlanta complete a three game sweep over New York.
Jul 14 2012Freeman went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored, and two RBI during Saturday's 8-7 win over the Mets.Freeman's average is now up to .275 and he looks like a strong candidate to breakout in the second half. It certainly doesn't hurt that he's in a strong lineup, batting behind high-OBP guys like Michael Bourn, Martin Prado, Jason Heyward, and Chipper Jones.
Jul 6 2012Freeman went 2-for-4 including a solo homer and two runs scored in Atlanta's 7-3 win over the Cubs.The powerful, young lefty first basemen is the current four hole hitter for the Braves' and it seems to be jump starting his season again. With a hot Jason Heyward hitting in front of him, look for Freeman to have more RBI opportunities in the upcoming weeks.
Jul 1 2012Freeman hit his tenth home run of the season, a three-run shot, in an 8-4 loss to the Nationals on Sunday.The home run was off tough lefty Gio Gonzalez and brought the Braves to within two runs. Freeman has dropped to sixth in the batting order due to continuing struggles, but after knocking out two hits in four at-bats Sunday, he may be showing signs of improvement.
Jul 1 2012Freeman hit his tenth homer of the season, a 3-run shot, in the Braves' 8-4 loss to the Nationals on Sunday.The impressive part was it was off tough lefty Gio Gonzalez bringing the Braves to within two runs. The first baseman has been pumped down to sixth in the order after struggles, but his 2-for-4 shows signs of improvement.
Jun 26 2012Freeman went 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored in the Braves' victory over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.Freeman was hitting just .212 in June entering Tuesday's game, but he came through with three hits in the Braves' big victory. While Freeman has struggled a bit this month, he is starting to turn things around, going 7-for-21 over his last five games.
Jun 19 2012Freeman (finger) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees, according to the Braves' official Twitter page.Freeman will play Tuesday for the first time in a week after receiving two cortisone shots over the weekend. His finger injury may not go away anytime soon, but expect Freeman to continue playing through the soreness as best as possible. He will play first base and bat fifth Tuesday night.
Jun 18 2012Freeman received two cortisone shots in his left index finger Saturday night, leading to a decline in his discomfort there, the Braves' official site reports.The good news is that Freeman could return to the lineup as early as Tuesday, as the shots did their job to relieve his pain. The bad news is that the issue will linger throughout the season, as the cortisone only relieves the symptoms and doesn't help cure the ailment.
Jun 18 2012Freeman (hand) is sitting again Monday, but could return to the lineup Tuesday barring a setback, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.His improvement Monday included the ability to clinch a bat, but it sounds like Freeman isn't quite out of the woods yet. Martin Prado is making another start at first base in his place Monday night.
Jun 17 2012Freeman (hand) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Orioles, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Freeman remains in the day-to-day category, while Martin Prado gets the nod at first base Sunday.
Jun 17 2012Freeman (hand) has received treatment and hopes to be back in the lineup Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.Freeman will miss his fourth straight start Sunday, and it looks like he's already ruling himself out of Monday's contest. He's hoping for a Tuesday return, but it remains to be seen if that will happen.
Jun 16 2012Freeman (hand) remains out of the lineup Saturday, the Braves' official Twitter feed reports.Eric Hinske will play first base, while Freeman remains day-to-day at the present time. Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez recently indicated that the injury might be one that Freeman has to deal with all season, so it will be interesting to see if it continues to impact his playing time and performance going forward.
Jun 16 2012Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said that Freeman's hand injury is the kind of injury that he will have to deal with all season, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports."It's going to be one of those things that (trainer Jeff Porter) said it may linger all year," Gonzalez said. "It's up to him to try to play through it and (find a) comfort level and see how he feels." Martin Prado started at first base Friday night and could see additional time at the position if needed after beginning to take grounders at the position earlier this week during batting practice.
Jun 15 2012Freeman (thumb) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles, according to the Braves' official Twitter page.Freeman has not appeared in a game since Tuesday, but apparently his thumb is still too sore for him to play. Martin Prado will start his second straight game at first base Friday in Freeman's place.
Jun 13 2012Updating a previous item, Freedom is out of the lineup to rest an ailing thumb, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.The team hopes a day off Wednesday and a team off day on Thursday will give Freeman adequate recovery time. Though he doesn't figure to miss much time, Freeman's injury is nonetheless discouraging given the assortment of other injuries he's suffered this season.
Jun 13 2012Freeman is not in the lineup Wednesday, the Braves' official Twitter reports.It appears to be just a normal day off for Freeman, who recently missed time due to a injured index finger. Eric Hinske gets the start.
Jun 9 2012Freeman (finger) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays, the Braves' official Twitter page reports.Freeman missed two starts with the injured left index finger, but he was able to come off the bench Friday, and is back at first base and batting sixth Saturday against right-hander Drew Hutchison. The 22-year-old Freeman is just 3-for-17 since the calender changed to June, but he's safe to insert back into fantasy lineups.
Jun 8 2012Freeman (finger) remains out of the lineup Friday, according to the Braves' official Twitter page.Freeman was set to visit a doctor Friday, and while the results of his exam are not yet available, it appears his hand is still too sore to play. Eric Hinske will get another start at first base in place of Freeman.
Jun 7 2012X-rays on Freeman's hand came back negative, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports.Freeman is only expected to miss a game or two, and should be considered day-to-day. He is definitely a candidate for a breakout in the second half now that his vision problems appear to be in the past and his hand appears to be in one piece.
Jun 7 2012Freeman (finger) is out of Thursday's lineup, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.Freeman is expected to miss just a couple of days. Eric Hinske will man first base in his absence.
Jun 6 2012Freeman left Wednesday's game in the fourth inning with a bruised left index finger, according to the Braves' official Twitter page.Freeman was forced to leave the game after being hit by a throw from Miami's Jose Reyes while running the bases in the top of the fourth frame. Freeman was replaced in the game by Eric Hinske and is considered day-to-day.
Jun 6 2012Freeman will have his left index finger X-rayed and examined by a hand specialist Thursday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Freeman was hit on the left hand by Jose Reyes' relay throw on a slide into second base in the fourth inning and promptly left Wednesday's game. The Braves play the final tilt of a three-game series in Miami on Thursday, for which Freeman should be considered day-to-day.
May 31 2012Freeman had a big return to the lineup Wednesday, going 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in a win over St. Louis.After sitting out the previous four games with vision troubles, Freeman fell a triple shy of the cycle and increased his team lead in RBI to 35 on the season.
May 30 2012Freeman (eyes) will make his return to the lineup Wednesday, after receiving a new pair of goggles, reports Mark Bowman of MLB.com.Freeman had been out of the lineup with vision trouble, but he will be back in action Wednesday night. Freeman will bat fifth against Cardinals starter Kyle Lohse.
May 29 2012Freeman (eyes) will get his new goggles Thursday or Friday and has been ruled out of Wednesday's game as a result, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Fortunately, the goggles may provide temporary relief for Freeman's vision issues, but it's a bit strange that he'll have to continue waiting for his eyewear after it was previously believed he would have it available Tuesday.
May 29 2012Freeman (eyes) will now get a pair of new goggles Wednesday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.As a result, Freeman, who will get a different pair of goggles Friday as well, could play in Wednesday's series' finale against the Cardinals if he's comfortable with his new specs after taking batting practice.
May 29 2012Freeman (eyes) is not in the lineup Tuesday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.Eric Hinske is making the start at first base, while Freeman is visiting with a vision specialist Tuesday in the latest attempt to remedy a persistent issue with dry eyes.
May 28 2012Freeman (dry eyes/vision trouble) is hoping to receive a pair of prescription sport goggles Tuesday, the Associated Press reports.The Braves have had Freeman make a number of dietary adjustments to remedy the dry eyes he's been experiencing, but he still can't wear contact lenses and is unable to hit with a closed stance while wearing regular glasses. If the sport goggles work as expected, Freeman could be back in the lineup in the coming days.
May 28 2012Freeman (eye) remains out of the lineup Monday with his blurred vision.Eric Hinske once again will get the start. The Braves had problems with this issue a couple of years ago with Brian McCann, though this appears to be of a different nature.
May 27 2012Freeman (eye) is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Nationals, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Eric Hinske will get another start at first base. Freeman has tried different contact lenses, sports goggles and eye drops, but he's still experiencing blurred vision. Consider him day-to-day while he works to clear his vision.
May 26 2012Freeman (eye) went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in Friday's loss to the Nationals.While Freeman played Friday, he struggled at the plate again and is now 1-for-17 over his last four games. It's possible that his eye issues are contributing to his rough stretch, but for now, he will play through them - Freeman will bat fifth Saturday.
May 26 2012Freeman was scratched from Saturday's lineup with vision problems, according to the Braves' official Twitter page.Freeman played Friday after sitting Thursday with the eye issue, and while he was in Saturday's original lineup, apparently he is still having trouble with his sight. Eric Hinske started at first base in place of Freeman, who should be considered day-to-day for now.
May 24 2012Freeman is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Reds, the Braves' official Twitter feed reports.According to David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Freeman is still having trouble with his vision. For now, we'll consider him day-to-day as we await further details. Eric Hinske is starting at first base in his place Thursday night.
May 18 2012Freeman was 2-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI against Tampa Bay on Friday night.He suffered a minor eye abrasion earlier in the week, but it doesn't appear to be a problem so he can be safely included in your lineup.
May 17 2012Freeman hit a solo home run in Thursday's win against Miami.Freeman appears to be OK after dealing with an injury to his eye earlier in the week.
May 16 2012Freeman(Eye) is returning to the lineup for Wednesday night's game against the Marlins, according to Braves' official Twitter feed.Good news for owners as the eye situation was not serious and Freeman is back in the three spot in the lineup.
May 15 2012Freeman has a slight corneal abrasion in his eye and could be available Tuesday or Wednesday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Freeman left Monday's game due to blurred vision, but the condition isn't thought to be serious. He may need a day or two off, but could be used off the bench.
May 15 2012Freeman (eye) is not in the lineup Tuesday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.Fortunately, the Braves' medical staff has pinpointed the issue and Freeman could return as early as Wednesday. Eric Hinske is playing first base Tuesday night.
May 14 2012Freeman left Monday's game due to blurred vision. "He had some blurring in his right eye. He went through a couple of pairs of contacts and couldn't get it fixed. Our team eye doctor is going to see him tonight and see if we can get that corrected," manager Fredi Gonzalez told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.It may not be too serious since Gonzalez said Freeman didn't have the issue before Monday, but watch his status closely.
May 13 2012Freeman tallied two doubles, two runs and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Cardinals.Freeman is now hitting .304 with 10 RBI in the month of May. The Braves hope he can stay hot against the Reds on Monday.
May 7 2012Freeman hit his sixth home run of the season as part of his 2-for-3 effort in Atlanta's 7-2 win on Sunday over the Rockies.Freeman continues to impress raising his average to .298 while continuing to show his power. His three RBI Sunday brought his total up to 26 on the season, good for third in MLB.
May 4 2012Freeman went 4-for-6 with two runs scored, a home run and two RBI on Friday.Freeman has a six-game hitting streak working now and is batting .310 with two home runs and six RBI in that span. He may have started the season slowly, but with five home runs and 21 RBI, Freeman has proven to be a valuable fantasy asset.
May 1 2012Freeman hit his fourth homer of the season, a two-run shot, in the Braves' 9-3 loss to the Pirates on Monday.Freeman was able to give the Braves an early 2-0 lead, but starter Mike Minor had a rough outing. The young first baseman now leads Atlanta in home runs with four and RBI with 18.
Apr 26 2012Freeman went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in the Braves' 4-2 comeback win over the Dodgers on Wednesday.Freeman has raised his average to .288 on the year after struggling early and has put together an all-around solid year. He leads the team in RBI with 15 and runs scored with 14.
Apr 21 2012Freeman went 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and two RBI against the Diamondbacks on Friday.His home run streak ended at a modest two games, but still not a bad way to finish up the night. Freeman has now hit safely in his last four games and has three home runs and 12 RBI in that span.
Apr 19 2012Freeman went 3-for-5 with a pair of homers and five RBI in Thursday's win at Arizona.Freeman has been extremely hot over his last three games, going 7-for-13 with three homers and 10 RBI.
Apr 18 2012Freeman returned to the Braves' lineup and promptly went 2-for-4 with two RBIs in his team's 9-3 win over the Mets.Freeman has struggled in his sophomore campaign, but Tuesday night had encouraging signs. It was his first multi-hit game of the season and one came off Mets starter Johan Santana, a left, that started to break the game open in the second. After being dropped down to seventh in the batting order, it'll be interesting to see if manager Fredi Gonzalez moves the young first baseman any time soon.
Apr 17 2012Freeman is back in the lineup Tuesday, the Braves' official Twitter feed reports.His slow start earned him a day out of the lineup Monday, but Freeman is back in there Tuesday and batting seventh for the Braves against Mets left-hander Johan Santana.
Apr 16 2012Freeman is out of Monday's lineup in favor of Eric Hinske, the Braves' official Twitter feed reports.Freeman is off to a horrible start, hitting just .162/.205/.189. We wouldn't give up on Freeman yet by any means, but Fredi Gonzalez was extremely harsh on a sophomore slumping Jason Heyward, so we'll have to keep our eye on the Braves' usage of Freeman if he continues to struggle.
Mar 26 2012Freeman went deep twice Sunday, easing any concerns about his left hand after he was hit in Friday's game. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman also seems to have found his swing in the past week, as he now has three homers and nine RBI.
Mar 25 2012Freeman (hand) went 1-for-3 with a single in Saturday's spring training loss to Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He got hit by a pitch in the left hand in Friday's game, but this injury doesn't look like anything to worry about.
Mar 24 2012Freeman is day-to-day with a left hand contusion after getting hit by a pitch in Friday's game, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury was suffered in the soft part of that hand, so it doesn't even sound as though X-rays are going to be required. He should be back in the lineup soon, but it's been a spring of bumps and bruises for Freeman, whose kneecap briefly slipped out of place a couple of weeks ago.
Mar 9 2012Freeman, who had been slowly working his way back from a knee problem, said "...everything was fine" after his 1 for 2 performance against the Tigers, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was able to play 5 1/2 innings and stretch at first for low throws. Manager Freddi Gonzalez added, "I'm not worried about him anymore" and neither should you.
Mar 7 2012Freeman (knee) was back in the Braves' lineup Tuesday against the Nationals, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman, who went 0-for-2 on Tuesday, said his knee felt fine, adding that he plans to get three at-bats in Wednesday.
Mar 6 2012Freeman (partially dislocated right knee) could be back in the Braves' lineup Tuesday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman suffered the same injury two years ago in Triple-A and as a result he'll wear a knee brace in his return, and quite possibly for the rest of his career.
Mar 4 2012Freeman (knee) had hoped to play Monday against the Astros, but his new target is now Tuesday against the Nationals, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Freeman is no lock to play Tuesday, the fact that he might is further evidence that his recovery is going well and that he now slots in the day-to-day category.
Mar 3 2012Freeman took batting practice Saturday, just four days removed from injuring his knee, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was initially expected to miss about two weeks after suffering the injury, but he is recovering much quicker than anticipated. Freeman reported no problems after taking cuts Saturday and noted that he was not concerned about the knee, so hopefully he is able to get back to 100 percent sometime next week and resume his preparation for the regular season.
Mar 2 2012Freeman (knee) was able to jog around the field once Friday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He reportedly came out of the job feeling good and based on how he looked, may miss only one more week until returning.
Feb 29 2012Freeman (knee) was still limping Wednesday, but appeared to be moving better than he was Tuesday and is hoping to resume swinging a bat next week, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If all goes as planned, Freeman should be back in action in approximately two weeks. In the event of a setback, Eric Hinske would be in line for an expanded role at first base for the Braves. Freeman has been a second-tier option at first base in drafts this spring, checking in with an ExpertADP of 104.6 in early industry drafts prior to the injury.
Feb 28 2012Freeman is expected to miss roughly two weeks after his right knee popped out of place while fielding a ball Tuesday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury has evidently been determined to be relatively mild, as the possibility of missing more than two weeks has not been mentioned. Still, he had a similar injury in 2010 in Triple-A and it's not good to see a player get off to a bad start in spring training in terms of health.
Sep 20 2011Freeman went 0-for-4 Tuesday in his return to the lineup. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman did not start Sunday or Monday, but he was still unable to snap out of his mini-slump in Tuesday's game. Freeman will get another chance Tuesday night - he will play first base and bat sixth against Marlins starter Anibal Sanchez.
Sep 18 2011Freeman isn't in the Braves lineup on Sunday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There's no word of injury, which makes this a surprise, as Atlanta faces a right-hander on Sunday in New York's Dillon Gee. Freeman is 0 for his last 11, which perhaps is what's responsible for the day off. Martin Prado will take his place at first base.
Sep 8 2011Freeman is back in the lineup for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader with the Mets, according to the Braves' official Twitter page. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman did not start Wednesday's game, but he still went 1-for-2 and knocked in his 65th run of the year. Freeman will play first base and bat fifth against Mets starter Chris Schwinden.
Sep 7 2011Freeman is not in the lineup Wednesday, the Braves' official Twitter feed reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Eric Hinske is making a spot start at first base for Atlanta.
Sep 4 2011Freeman is not in Sunday's lineup against the Dodgers, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman, who went 0-for-4 Saturday, will give way to Martin Prado at first base Sunday.
Sep 2 2011Freeman is back in Friday's lineup against the Dodgers, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman did not start Thursday, although he did come in for Eric Hinske late in the game, striking out in his only plate appearance.
Sep 1 2011Freeman did not start Thursday, although he played the field late in the game and struck out in his only plate appearance. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Eric Hinske got the nod at first base Thursday, but expect Freeman to be back in the starting lineup Friday.
Aug 30 2011Freeman went 1-for-4 in the Braves' loss to the Nationals on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He hit sixth in this one, which marked his lowest batting order slot in a game in which he had started since June 18. Brian McCann's return from the DL pushed Freeman from third to fifth, and a 10-for-44 (.227) run since then has moved him from fifth to sixth.
Aug 23 2011Freeman is out of the starting lineup Tuesday in favor of Eric Hinske, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is Freeman's first day off in 10 days, and for a rookie in the "dog days," a little rest can be quite helpful. Still, he's maintained his solid production -- an .832 OPS over the last 28 games is right in line with his production over the whole season.
Aug 13 2011Freeman (forearm) is back in the starting lineup Friday, the Braves' official Twitter feed reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His injury wasn't expected to knock him out of the lineup long, so feel free to use the young first baseman as you normally would now that he's back in action.
Aug 10 2011Freeman (forearm) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Marlins, the Braves' official Twitter feed reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His forearm is sore after getting hit by a pitch Tuesday, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. It doesn't sound like a serious issue, however, and Freeman should be able to return after a one-game absence.
Jul 28 2011Freeman went 3-for-4 with a double and run scored in Thursday's loss to Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman continues to make his case for NL Rookie of the Year with a .292 batting average, 15 homers, 51 RBI and 48 runs scored.
Jul 26 2011Freeman went 3-for-7 with a steal and a run scored in the Braves' win Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game went deep into extra-innings, and some tired fielders may have helped Freeman nab his third base of the year (to three caught stealings). Freeman extended his hit streak to 10 games, over which his batting average has risen 10 points.
Jul 21 2011Freeman went 2-for-5 with his 15th homer of the season in Thursday's win at Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman has been hitting cleanup with the absence of Chipper Jones (knee), a spot that would normally be a lot of pressure for a 21-year old rookie. Since June 1, Freeman has smacked 10 homers and recorded 34 RBI in 41 games.
Jul 18 2011Freeman hit a walkoff single in the Braves victory over the Nationals on Sunday. It was his only hit and RBI of the game, though he did walk twice and score. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman is creeping up on Rookie-of-the-Year voters at this point, and is heating up with the temperature. He has four home runs this month and should reach 20 by the end of the year, coupled with a decent batting average that is currently at .273.
Jul 4 2011Freeman went 2-for-3 with a pair of homers and three RBI in Monday's win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Chipper Jones (knee) out of the lineup, Freeman was moved into the cleanup spot and he made the most of his opportunity Monday. Over the first three months of the season, Freeman's OPS has gradually increased and he's quietly put himself on a 20-homer pace as a 21-year-old rookie.
Jun 25 2011Freeman went 1-for-3 Friday night and hit his eighth home run of the season, a two-run shot off Padres starter Tim Stauffer. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman provided all of the offense for Atlanta and that's not saying much about the rest of the team. It's been slow going for the 21 year old Braves rookie, but a .269-8-29 isn't a complete disaster. The strikeout rate is still too high, but he's still a viable option in NL-only and deeper mixed leagues.
Jun 17 2011Freeman (oblique) is back in the lineup Thursday against the Mets, the Braves' official Twitter feed reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although the power numbers haven't been there yet, Freeman has been settling in a bit recently with a .302/.349/.439 line including three homers and 17 RBI over his last 37 games (139 at-bats).
Jun 16 2011Freeman (oblique) hit from a tee before Wednesday's game and is available to pinch-hit, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He might return to the starting lineup as early as Thursday, but Eric Hinske is starting in his place Wednesday night.
Jun 15 2011Freeman was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to a mild right oblique strain, MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's too early to tell if this will require a trip to the DL, but expect an update on Freeman's status as more details become available. Eric Hinske will replace Freeman in Tuesday's lineup.
Jun 13 2011Freeman struck out all four times in Sunday's win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With three regulars on the DL and Chipper Jones getting the day off, Freeman was hitting, er, whiffing, in the cleanup spot. That's one way for a hot streak to come to a crashing halt.
Jun 1 2011Freeman went 2-for-4 with two RBI on Wednesday, raising his batting average to .270 on the year. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After getting off to a predictably slow start to his first full major league season, the young first baseman batted .312 for the month of May. Let's hope this outing means he will bring that hot bat into June.
May 28 2011Freeman went 3-for-5 with a double, home run and a steal in the Braves' win over the Reds on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The home run was Freeman's fifth of the season but only his second of the month of May. Still, most of his other traits have rebounded in this month, and his batting average now stands at .253.
May 5 2011Freeman is out of the lineup for Thursday's game. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although he had three hits in his last two games, Freeman is in a 6-for-40 slump. Erik Hinske starts at first base Thursday.
May 1 2011Freeman is not in the lineup for Sunday's game, reports the Braves' official site. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman hasn't had a day off since April 5, and has just two hits in his last six games. He will take a breather and try to right the ship starting Monday against the Brewers.
Apr 22 2011Freeman went 2-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Friday night's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie first baseman now has three multi-hit games in his last four starts and five RBI over his last six games. After going hitless in five of his first six games of the season, he has hit safely in 11 of his last 14 games and has his average up to .274 for the year. He is a solid option in NL-only leagues and is gaining more and more value in mixed leagues as well.
Apr 20 2011Freeman went 2-for-4 with a his second home run of the season in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a slow first week of the season, he's hitting .324 with two home runs in his last 12 games.
Apr 19 2011Freeman went 0-for-3 with a walk in Monday's loss to the Dodgers. He's hitting 5-for-17 over his last seven games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was hitting just .188 through his first 10 games, so he's picked up the pace despite Monday's lack of a hit. He also has six walks and ten strikeouts in 17 games, which is a good sign he's not overmatched.
Apr 13 2011Freeman hit a one-out double to break up Josh Johnson's no-hitter in the eighth inning Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a crucial hit for Freeman, not only for ending the no-hit bid but for his batting average, which currently sits at .205. The Braves are committed to him as their first baseman this season though so job security isn't an issue. He will improve as the season progresses.
Apr 8 2011Freeman went 1-for-4 in Thursday's loss to Milwaukee and is hitting just 3-for-23 this season. Still, Braves management say they are not worried about his slow start. "He'll look at some film and L.P. [hitting coach Larry Parrish] will look at some film, kind of settle him down a little bit and he'll get going. He's hit everywhere he's been, and he92s going to hit," manager Fredi Gonzalez told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Freeman is a rookie, the Braves have made enough of a commitment to him as their starting first baseman that he can have a slow April and keep his everyday job. He started slow at each level when promoted in the minors, so it may take him a few weeks to get into a groove.
Apr 6 2011Freeman is back in the lineup for the Braves on Wednesday night against Brewers fill-in starter Marco Estrada, according to the Braves' official Twitter feed. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Not only is Freeman in the lineup, with Nate McLouth out and Matt Young in, Freeman is moved up to second in the order. Between this and the fill-in starter for Milwaukee, it could be a good day to start Freeman.
Apr 5 2011Freeman is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers, the team's official Twitter page reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman went 0-4 in Monday's win against the Brewers with two strikeouts, so the Braves will give Eric Hinske a start at first base.
Apr 2 2011Freeman went 2-for-4 in Saturday's loss to the Nats. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's collected both starts at first base out of the gate and while Freeman is currently slotted into the No. 8 spot in the Braves' lineup, he could move up a spot or two eventually depending on his consistency and the health of the players ahead of him.
Mar 7 2011Freeman went 3-for-3 in Monday's spring training loss to Florida. He's hitting .458 (11-for-24) this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman was set to win the starting first base job as long as he didn't struggle this spring. While it's only been about a week, he may have done enough already to lock up the job.
Feb 26 2011Freeman went 3-for-3 in Saturday's spring training tie against the Mets with three doubles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman will begin the regular season as Atlanta's starting first baseman unless he really struggles this spring. One game into the spring, that doesn't look like a possibility. He also showed that the thumb injury that prematurely ended his showing in the Arizona Fall League isn't a concern.
Oct 26 2010Freeman (thumb) will miss the rest of the Arizona Fall League, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An MRI on his thumb showed no major ligament damage, but there's no reason for the Braves to risk any further damage for their top prospect. Freeman is expected to take over as the everyday first baseman next season.
Oct 20 2010An MRI on Freeman's injured left thumb showed only a contusion and sprain and he'll miss at least a week, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It sounds like he'll return to Arizona Fall League play despite the injury.
Oct 19 2010Freeman sprained his thumb while sliding in an Arizona Fall League game and will have a further examination Tuesday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Braves committed to giving Freeman the starting first base job next season, expect them to hold him out of AFL action if this is at all serious.
Sep 21 2010Freeman hit his first major league home run in the Braves' loss to the Phillies Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He served as a pinch hitter with Derrek Lee starting at first. Freeman has only started once since the Braves recalled him September 1, hence it took him a while to hit his first home run.
Sep 2 2010Freeman was recalled from Triple-A and will start at first base and hit sixth Wednesday against the Mets, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Derrek Lee will get the day off as a result. Freeman is Atlanta's top prospect, but he may not get many starts in September.
May 9 2010Freeman has missed the last two games at Triple-A Gwinnett due to a sore hamstring, the Gwinnett Daily Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Freeman is hitting .284/.339/.490 with four home runs, so hopefully this doesn't slow him down. With the Braves struggling to score runs, Freeman could get called up earlier than expected.
Jun 10 2003Freeman was 3-for-5 with his sixth home run of the season, two runs scored and three driven in as the Braves beat up on the Astros 11-4 Friday night. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After getting off to a sluggish start in April, Freeman has been heating up and now has his average up to .279 on the year. He hit in the clean-up spot Friday night and should get plenty of RBI opportunities hitting the middle of the Braves lineup.