Freddie Freeman is back ... at third base?
Freeman returns the Atlanta Braves’ lineup one day shy of the seven-week mark since fracturing his left wrist May 17 when hit by a pitch.
The (former?) first baseman is in the lineup for the opener of a two-game series against the Astros Tuesday night at SunTrust Park, batting third and, playing third base.
Freeman -- a two-time All-Star at first base -- began working out at third base two weeks ago. A former high school third baseman, Freeman last played the position for five games in rookie ball in 2007.
After the Braves announced Freeman’s return, social media began to cheer his return, including his wife, Chelsea Freeman:
And what is it you will see?
.@FreddieFreeman5 taking some grounders at third base before his rehab start tonight with @GwinnettBraves.
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Braves fans are excited:
Well, not all:
