The Braves’ first baseman impressed at the plate in Monday’s intrasquad game, collecting three hits, including an opposite-field double and homer, off starter Sean Newcomb. Freeman is already around 20 at-bats through three intrasquad games after hitting every inning.
Freeman will continue logging at-bats in the upcoming exhibition games against Miami Tuesday and Wednesday. He’s on pace to exceed his 30 at-bat desire in preparation for opening day Friday. And so despite missing two weeks with COVID-19, Freeman should be in the Braves’ first lineup.
Other notes from Monday:
- Newcomb allowed four runs over five innings in his final appearance before the regular season.