Atlanta Braves acquire slugging 1B Matt Olson from Oakland Athletics

The Atlanta Braves and Oakland Athletics are negotiating a trade that will send star first baseman Matt Olsen to Atlanta.

In return, the A will get outfielder Christian Pache, catcher Shia Langeliers and pitchers Ryan Cusick and Joy Estes.

Olsson, a first-time All-Star last season, hit 39 homers and scored 111 runs with a slash line of .271/.371/.540 to lead Oakland in all major hitting categories.

After acquiring Atlanta native Olsson, the Braves are unlikely to re-sign free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman.

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