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FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman looks over his shoulder as he enters the batting cage during a baseball workout in St. Louis. Freeman does not know if he has time to be ready for the Braves' opener at the New York Mets. Following a scary journey in his battle with COVID-19, Freeman knows he is grateful to even have a chance. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Freeman prayed ‘Please don’t take me’ during COVID-19 fight

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

The Minnesota Twins run drills on Target Field at a baseball camp iMonday, July 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

MLB releases pandemic-shortened schedule amid testing delays

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

This is a 2020 photo of Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves baseball team. Atlanta Braves four-time All-Star Freddie Freeman, reliever Will Smith and two teammates have tested positive for the coronavirus. Manager Brian Snitker says the four players, including right-hander Touki Toussaint and infielder Pete Kozma, agreed to have the team disclose their positive tests. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves star Freeman, 3 others test positive for virus

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman takes his first swings of baseball spring training after arriving for camp Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in North Port, Fla. (Curtis Compton /Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Braves’ Freeman says elbow OK, hopes to play next week

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Braves’ Freeman sidelined by right elbow irritation

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File-This July 30, 2019, file photo shows Atlanta Braves shortstop Johan Camargo throwing out Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick at first base on his ground ball during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Washington. Camargo sees an open path to a second chance to be the Atlanta Braves' starting third baseman. After hard lessons in a demotion to the minors last season, Camargo has renewed motivation to make the most of this second opportunity. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Camargo determined to seize second chance at 3B for Braves

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman sits in the dugout during the ninth inning of the team's 13-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals during Game 5 of a baseball National League Division Series on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Braves 1B Freeman has surgery on troublesome right elbow

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Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) drives in two runs with a base hit in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves’ Freeman returns to lineup with rested elbow

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., center, reacts after hitting a two-RBI home run against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Braves clinch 2nd straight NL East title, eliminate Giants

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Freeman leaves Braves’ game against Nationals in 4th

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Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman follows through on a two-run homer in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, in Atlanta. It was Freeman's second two-run home run of the game. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Freeman 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, Braves top Chisox for 4th win in row

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Fried, Flowers, Freeman power Braves past ChiSox 10-7

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays' Cavan Biggio throws to first after forcing out Atlanta Braves' Billy Hamilton during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Toronto. Ronald Acuña Jr. was safe at first. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)

Donaldson hitless in Toronto return as Jays top Braves 3-1

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Francisco Cervelli hits an RBI double during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Cervelli sparks Braves to 9-5 win over Mets in Atlanta debut

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Josh Donaldson, left, is tagged out by Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner as he tries to steal second base in the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, July 19, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Josh Donaldson’s 9th-inning single lifts Braves over Nats

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman looks up after hitting a three-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, Sunday, July 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Freeman, Soroka lift Braves to 4-1 win, sweep of Padres

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Josh Donaldson (20) celebrates with Austin Riley after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, June 19, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Donaldson hits go-ahead homer in 6th, Braves beat Mets 7-2

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5), right, celebrates with Josh Donaldson (20) after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Sunday, April 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Donaldson hits 3-run HR in 8th as Braves rally past Rockies

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr., front, celebrates with second baseman Ozzie Albies after the team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Denver. The Braves won 7-1. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Acuña, Swanson homer, Braves beat Rockies 7-1

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. reacts after striking out during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of a baseball National League Division Series on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Baby Braves blanked in Atlanta’s 1st playoff game since 2013

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press