Freeman looking at position change in return to Braves
Longtime Atlanta first baseman Freddie Freeman has been on the disabled list since the middle of May. He could be playing another position when he returns to the team.
According to Mark Bowman of MLB.com, Freeman approached the Braves about playing third base when he returns from the DL. Matt Adams was acquired to play first base after Freeman was injured, and Adams has played well in Freeman’s absence.
Freeman: "My mindset is to return as a third baseman."
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) June 21, 2017
Freeman worked out at third base Wednesday before the Braves’ game against the San Francisco Giants.
After Freeman made this last throw, Wash said, "Chipper who?" pic.twitter.com/LgXPQybwMS
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) June 21, 2017
This story was originally published June 21, 2017 at 4:29 PM with the headline "Freeman looking at position change in return to Braves."