ATLANTA -- Freddie Freeman exited a light batting practice session Monday afternoon feeling more optimistic and encouraged than he has since being sidelined by a right wrist injury more than a month ago. But to the Braves first baseman's chagrin, he will likely have to play a few Minor League rehab games before coming off the disabled list.
"He feels great," Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "He's trying to talk me into playing or putting him in the lineup tonight. We'll get a plan in place to get him out, get him some at-bats and get him some games under his belt.