VIDEO: Brian Snitker Confirms Freddie Freeman to Miss Time While Dealing With Elbow Soreness
By Michael Luciano
The Atlanta Braves were hoping for Spring Training to go without a hitch, but things haven't gone as planned with Freddie Freeman injured. Manager Brian Snitker confirmed Freeman has been bothered by elbow inflammation and insisted that he will be rested for a few more days.
Snitker on Freddie Freeman, who will likely rest a couple more days. Freeman began being bothered by elbow inflammation yesterday. The Braves knew there was a good chance this would happen just a few months removed from surgery. pic.twitter.com/SO1WFcMoKH
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) February 25, 2020
Freeman had his best offensive season last year, hitting .295 while setting new career highs in home runs with 38 and RBI with 121. He made an All-Star team as the Braves took the NL East crown before crashing out of the playoffs at the hands of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Much is expected from Freeman and the Braves this season. Him missing any significant amount of time could throw the entire balance of this team totally out of sync.
“He’s gonna fit right in. We’re gonna be really, really good again.”
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) February 17, 2020
Freddie Freeman has high expectations for new @Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna. pic.twitter.com/osxm6LsSXA
Having Ronald Acuña and Marcell Ozuna is obviously huge, but Freeman is what makes this team go. Braves fans better hope that his elbow problem is a minor Spring Training ailment and not something that will linger throughout the campaign.