(Venice) Fredie Freeman’s stay with the Atlanta Braves appears to be over after the defending World Series champions acquired star first baseman Matt Olson from the Oakland Athletics on Monday.
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In return, the A’s acquired four players from the Braves, including young outfielder Cristian Pache.
Freeman was the 2020 National League Most Outstanding Player and appeared in the All-Star Game five times in 12 seasons with the Braves — including last year when the veteran led his team to the championship.
The 32-year-old was popular with fans and teammates at Georgia. On Sunday, Braves pitcher Charlie Morton said if Freeman was back, then the left-handed power hitter would eventually have his number retired and his picture hung all over the walls at the spring training facility. team — like the legendary Chipper Jones and Hank Aaron.
The Athletics also got minor league catcher Shea Langeliers and right-handed pitchers Ryan Cusick and Joey Estes.