Freeman silencing wrist concerns with surge

CHICAGO — As his frustrations mounted during this season’s first few weeks, Freddie Freeman had trouble convincing nearly everyone, including his own father, that his previously injured right wrist was healthy. But those who have watched Freeman take swings over the course of the past week certainly haven’t had any reason to be concerned about the wrist.

Now that he has seemingly escaped the most frustrating slump of his young career, Freeman admits that from a mental perspective, he was likely affected by the wrist ailment that hampered him during last season’s final four months. But all seemed right in the Braves first baseman’s world as he homered for the second time in three days during Friday’s 6-1 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

“You never want to talk about the wrist going into a season, but it’s always in the back of your mind,” Freeman said.

Though Freeman wasn’t feeling any pain, he believes he subconsciously protected his wrist and …

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