The Braves have their own first baseman, and it's not Freddie Freeman.
Atlanta acquired All-Star first baseman Matt Olsson from Oakland for four prospects: outfielder Christian Pache (the Braves' No. 1 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline), catcher Shea Langeliers (No. 2) and pitchers Joey Estes (No. 14). ) and Ryan Cusick.
The Olsons, a native of Georgia, claim dominant left-handed power; The first baseman has hit at least 29 homers in each of the last three full seasons (not counting his 14-homer campaign in 2020). As a two-time Gold Glover, Olsson earned his first All-Star nod last year and became AL MVP after setting career highs in homers (39), batting average (.271), RBIs (111) and walks. Ranked eighth in the voting. (88).