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Freeman undergoes right elbow surgery

Here's a look at the stats of Braves star Freddie Freeman during the 2019 regular season.

By AJC Sports

Oct 18, 2019

Braves all-star first baseman Freddie Freeman underwent arthroscopic right elbow surgery Wednesday in New York, according to a release from the team.

The procedure, performed by Dr. David Altchek, removed three fragmented loose bodies and cleaned up multiple bone spur formations that had developed in Freeman’s elbow. Freeman is expected to be ready for spring training next February.

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