Atlanta Braves Freddie Freeman Spotted After MRI and Heads To The DL
By Jeff Schafer
As I wrote earlier today, Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has been sidelined since last Wednesday night (in the 7th inning) with a sprain right wrist. What was only missing maybe a game or two has now turned into four games and could be more.
The #Braves haven't made an official decision about Freeman, but it sounds like there's a strong possibility he'll be placed on the DL.
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) June 23, 2015
If Freeman is indeed placed on the DL, Joey Terdoslavich would fill his roster spot.
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) June 23, 2015
It’s yet to be determined how bad his wrist sprain is, but this is just what I suspected. Give him time to rest and not force his return. According to webmd.com, wrist sprains have three levels of severity.
- Grade I: Pain with minor damage to the ligament
- Grade II: Pain, more severe ligament damage, a feeling of looseness to the joint, and some loss of function
- Grade III: Pain, a completely torn ligament, severe looseness of the joint, and loss of function
Braves made the move late Monday night – Freeman to the disabled list and Joey Terdoslavich to the big leagues.
Great for JoeyT, if you remember his first big league homer earlier this year when he was called up. I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do with the Braves this time around. He can play the outfield and first base. Terdoslavich was currently batting .194 for the Gwinnett Braves.
After the MRI on Sunday, a few fans saw him out on the town with his wife Chelsea. He was spotted at a restaurant and at the grocery store.
@zacharyhill and I need a vote what are the chances this is @FreddieFreeman5 #cantonstreet #dtroswell #ceviche pic.twitter.com/RCCvJyZiMa
— Emma Cranor (@emmacranor) June 22, 2015
Thanks to @lydenDIRTY_ we know for sure that it was in fact @FreddieFreeman5. #that happened @zacharyhill pic.twitter.com/7z8SqpqcUw
— Emma Cranor (@emmacranor) June 22, 2015