The Braves already signed Olson, an Atlanta native, to an eight-year extension, securing their new first baseman for the long haul. Freeman, meanwhile, is still fielding offers from interested parties. His hometown Dodgers are considered the favorites, but the Yankees, Blue Jays, Red Sox, Rays and Padres have also been connected with Freeman.
A beloved leader and player, Freeman was a five-time All-Star, three-time Silver Slugger and Gold Glove winner with the Braves. He won the MVP in 2020, becoming the fourth player in Atlanta Braves history to do so. In the last of Freeman’s 12 seasons with the Braves, he hit .300 with 31 homers, 83 RBIs and a league-leading 120 runs. Most importantly, he won his long-awaited World Series championship, homering in his last at-bat and catching the final out to clinch the title.