Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has already been sidelined since June 17 with a bone bruise and “aggravated ligaments” in his right wrist, but he confirmed to Mark Bowman of MLB.com today that the injury will keep him out through the All-Star break.
Freeman received a platelet-rich plasma injection on June 24 and still isn’t able to bend his wrist. While the bone bruise is healing, he’s currently receiving treatment focused on his ligaments and tendons. He’s hoping to go on a minor league rehab assignment during the All-Star break before returning on July 17 against the Cubs, but he also acknowledged that it’s a “best-case scenario.”
The Braves have understandably struggled to stay afloat without the big bat in their lineup, losing seven out of their last 12 games.
