Freddie Freeman Exits Game Early for Braves With Elbow Issue
By Sam Dunn
The Atlanta Braves are off to a positive start against Max Scherzer and the Nationals this evening, but with the start of the bottom half of the fourth inning came a development that wasn't met with positivity. Superstar first baseman Freddie Freeman didn't trot out to man his position; instead, he was pulled due to soreness in his elbow.
1B Freddie Freeman left tonight's game as a precaution with right elbow soreness.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 14, 2019
Fortunately for fans of the NL East leaders, Freeman -- who turned 30 years old on Thursday -- got the hook only for precautionary reasons. There's no indication that this problem is serious.
In the meantime, Charlie Culberson has taken over at first base.
.@Ken_Rosenthal had some fun with Freddie Freeman - breaking down Freddie turning 30 today, the impact of Josh Donaldson and what to expect from the @Braves come October! pic.twitter.com/Mf9hwCvHWF
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) September 12, 2019
It's been another tremendous season for Freeman. He entered the evening tied with Washington's Anthony Rendon for the MLB lead in RBIs with 117, plus a healthy slash line of .303/.393/.558. Braves fans will rightly be awaiting a positive update on that elbow of his later tonight.