Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman said the swelling of his surgically impaired right elbow won't keep him out long and he expects to return to the spring training lineup next week.
Speaking to reporters Thursday at the Braves' facility in North Port, Fla., Freeman said doctors assured him the swelling was to be expected after his increased activity level.
"I am not concerned at all," said Freeman, who was scratched from the lineup in Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. "Just a little hiccup swelled on me on Monday. I feel good. I'm shooting for next week to play again.