From the moment the Atlanta Braves won their first World Series title since 1995, the focus shifted to re-signing first baseman Freddie Freeman. The five-time All-Star had spent his entire career in Atlanta, stuck through a rebuilding period and emerged as a World Series champion. He was the face of the franchise, and many around baseball expected him to stay in Atlanta.
That likely isn’t going to happen now, and shockingly, the Braves made the move to pave way for Freeman’s exit.
According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Braves and the Athletics agreed on a blockbuster trade to send All-Star first baseman Matt Olson to Atlanta for a package that included three of the Braves’ top 10 prospects.
