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MLB Opening Day 2016: Best and worst case scenario for Braves hitters

How do relatively new faces like Ender Inciarte, Erick Aybar and Hector Olivera fare in Atlanta?

As we continue our preview of the upcoming Braves season, we take a look at the best- and worst-case scenarios for each of the Braves' position players.

First base

Best case: Freddie Freeman's wrist issues go away. He gets back to being one of the National League's better first basemen while providing a solid presence in the lineup for 150+ games. He flirts with a .300/.400/.500 line as he did in 2013.

Worst case: The wrist problems don't go away, and suddenly the $103 million he's owed through 2021 becomes a huge concern.