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- Updated: July 24, 2016
DENVER — When Freddie Freeman produced his impressive offensive tear during June’s final two weeks, he was not taking batting practice because of the discomfort caused by what was essentially a cracked left rib.
Since Freeman resumed taking batting practice once he started feeling better during July’s first week, he has endured another maddening slump. It has just been that kind of year for the Braves first baseman, who entered Sunday’s series finale against the Rockies having hit .147 with a .599 OPS in nine games since the All-Star break.
“It was painful, but it’s over with and I feel great,” Freeman said. “Now, I just need to start hitting again.”
Though there was a point where the pain and lack of production was significant enough for him to contemplate going on the disabled list, Freeman successfully hid the left rib injury which occurred courtesy of a collision with Marlins outfielder Christian Yelich during a May 29 game at Turner Field.
Freeman made himself visible as he took ground balls during batting practice in June, but he limited his pregame swings to the handful he …
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