WASHINGTON — Freddie Freeman ran through the Atlanta Braves’ clubhouse before the Thursday night game and shouted in the direction of Matt Adams, his new teammate.
“I have to go learn to play first again,” Freeman shouted.
“Please do,” Adams said with a grin.
Freeman came off the disabled list and started Tuesday and Wednesday at third base, making room for the bat of Adams at first base. However, with lefty Gio Gonzalez on the mound for Washington, Freeman was back at his familiar spot at first base Thursday as lefty-swinging Adams got the night off before getting a pinch hit.