Freddie Freeman Starts Running Progression, To Make Spring Debut Next Week
Freddie Freeman (ankle) has started a running progression, and the plan is for him to make his Cactus League debut next week, according to manager Dave Roberts. Freeman is taking it slow early in spring training after he had loose bodies removed from his right ankle last December. The 35-year-old veteran should be just fine for Opening Day on March 18 in Tokyo, Japan, against the Chicago Cubs, though. The fact that Freeman hit four homers in the World Series against the New York Yankees should give fantasy managers hope that he can pick up where he left off. Freeman has made the All-Star game six straight seasons and was the No. 4 first baseman in fantasy in 2024 despite the fact that his numbers regressed slightly from 2023. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 2 fantasy first baseman, behind only Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
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Freddie Freeman Posts Three-Hit Game
Freddie Freeman has been on fire at the plate over the last few weeks. He continued his impressive stretch of play during Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Freeman broke the scoreless tie with an RBI single in the sixth inning. An inning later, Freeman would clear the bases with a three-run triple. He would end his day 3-for-4 with a triple, and four RBI in the win. Freeman was unstoppable during this three-game series as he knocked in eight runs. He is in the middle of a 12-game hit streak and continues to be one of the best hitters in baseball.
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Freddie Freeman Hits Another Homer, Plates Two Tuesday
Freddie Freeman continued his power surge in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Marlins. Freeman went 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, two RBI, a walk, and a strikeout. The 35-year-old took a sixth-inning Anthony Veneziano offering just over the center-field wall for his eighth HR of the season. Freeman now has four HR in his last six games and has a .344/.423/.689 slash line with 25 RBI. He has only attempted one stolen base attempt this season and was unsuccessful. However, fantasy managers will likely be more than ok with swapping his stolen bases with his extreme power production.
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Freddie Freeman Hits 350th Career Home Run Monday
Freddie Freeman had a historic night in Monday's 7-4 win over the Marlins. Freeman went 2-for-5 with a single and a two-run home run. The 35-year-old launched a third-inning Sandy Alcantara middle-middle fastball over the center-field wall for the 350th HR of his career. The milestone came amidst a great start to the season for the veteran, who is now slashing .337/.414/.663 with seven HR and 23 RBI in 99 plate appearances. He has yet to steal a base, but fantasy managers would probably be ok with trading some of his stolen bases for extra power production. He will look to keep things going for the remainder of the series against a weak Marlins pitching staff.
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Freddie Freeman Goes Deep, Tallies Four RBI
Freddie Freeman went 3-for-5 with a home run and added four RBI during their demanding victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday evening. Freeman would hit an RBI single to left field, which brought home Mookie Betts in the fourth inning. In the eighth, Freeman would cap off his evening with a three-run shot that scored Shohei Ohtani and Betts for the second time. This impressive outing extended his hitting streak to eight games. During this stretch, Freeman has posted a stellar .483/.571/.793 slash line with three doubles, two home runs, and 10 RBI. The 35-year-old has battled injuries this season, but when in the lineup, he has produced elite results. Through 22 total games, the reigning World Series MVP has posted a .338/.422/.662 slash line. He will look to stay hot on Sunday evening, facing Bryce Elder.
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