PT TODAY: Freeman's injury leaves void at 1B in ATL

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Braves | Freddie Freeman out a while
Atlanta Braves 1B Freddie Freeman (wrist) has a fractured left wrist and will miss at least eight weeks, according to a source.  Source: FOXSports.com - Ken Rosenthal
 
BHQ take: Freeman will likely not be back until August, especially since Atlanta will have no incentive to rush him back. Even when he comes back, there could be a diminution in power with a wrist injury. The Braves have recalled Rio Ruiz from Triple-A, and he's likely to get some playing time at first. He was not among the top 15 Atlanta prospects coming into 2017, but keep in mind that Atlanta's farm...

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