Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman has gotten off to a slow start at the plate with his new team for the 2022 season. The 32-year-old, who signed a six-year, $162 million deal with the Dodgers this off-season, is slashing just .167/.286/.167 through 14 plate appearances in his new uniform. The Dodgers offense as a whole has struggled out of the gate, but the season is still quite young, so fantasy managers have nothing to worry about for one of fantasy baseball's top first basemen. The team will look to get their offense going against the back-end of the Twins rotation in a two-game series starting Tuesday.

Free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night on a six-year, $162 million deal. The Atlanta Braves are said to have offered $140 million for five years, but Freeman had been looking for at least a six-year deal all along. The 32-year-old five-time All-Star had a .300/.393/.503 slash line with an .896 OPS, 31 home runs, 83 RBI, a league-high 120 runs scored and eight stolen bases in 2021 in 695 plate appearances for the Braves. In a Dodgers lineup that is absolutely stacked, it's scary to think that Freeman could produce even better numbers in his hometown. The move to Los Angeles puts Freeman in position to be the top-ranked fantasy first baseman right next to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman are making progress on a multi-year deal on Wednesday night, according to a source. A potential deal could guarantee Freeman around $150 million. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that the left-handed slugger is expected to receive a six-year, $160 million deal. Freeman said his goodbyes to Atlanta on Wednesday and is expected to sign soon, and it could be with his hometown Dodgers. The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays have been aggressive in their pursuit as well. No matter where Freeman winds up, he'll be an elite fantasy first baseman in all formats. Stay tuned.

The Tampa Bay Rays are being aggressive in talks for free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman, according to sources. It's hard to believe that they are one of the finalists for Freeman's services, as they are currently bidding against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox. Freeman would be a huge upgrade over Ji-Man Choi at first base in Tampa. The 32-year-old five-time All-Star is one of the best all-around bats in baseball, let alone at the first base position. Freeman finished 2021 with a .300/.393/.503 slash line with 31 home runs, 83 RBI and eight stolen bases in a league-high 695 plate appearances over 159 games in the regular season. Wherever he lands, he'll be an elite fantasy first base target.

The Boston Red Sox remain very much in the mix for superstar free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman. The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays have fallen out of the bidding due to acquisitions of Anthony Rizzo and Matt Chapman, respectively. The Tampa Bay Rays, San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers remain interested in Freeman. The Atlanta Braves dropped out of the running when they traded for first baseman Matt Olson on Monday. Freeman is easily the biggest free-agent name remaining on the open market. The 32-year-old is a five-time All-Star and slashed .300/.393/.503 with 31 home runs, 83 RBI and eight stolen bases in 159 regular season games last year en route to leading the Atlanta Braves to a World Series title. He'll be an elite fantasy first baseman in 2022, regardless of what jersey he's wearing.

The San Diego Padres, who had the second-largest payroll in baseball last year, have jumped into the bidding war for free-agent All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman, according to a person with direct knowledge of the talks. It could be because the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers are perceived as the favorites for Freeman's services, but the Padres are serious in their intentions. They would like to trade incumbent first baseman Eric Hosmer, who has four years and $59 million remaining on his contract, but there is room for both players with the designated hitter now in the National League. Despite all the money spent in 2021, the Padres had an epic collapse and didn't make the playoffs. To make matters worse, star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) will miss three months with a fractured wrist. Freeman's power production would surely help during Tatis' absence to begin the season.

According to Jon Heyman, the Boston Red Sox have entered the sweepstakes for free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman. This means the Dodgers, Blue Jays, Yankees and Red Sox are now all reportedly in on Freeman. One thing is clear, and that is that Freeman will no longer be an Atlanta Brave after they dealt for Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson on Monday. Wherever Freeman lands in 2022 and beyond, he will supply a ton of power and average after he slashed .300/.392/.503 with 31 bombs in 2021. He will be a valuable fantasy commodity in 2022, regardless of where he signs.

Free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman has been heavily linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers over the past day or so. However, the only franchise he's known over the past 12 years is still very much in the mix. According to Jim Bowden of CBS Sports, the Atlanta Braves are "being aggressive with packages with different years and dollars" in order to keep Freeman in Atlanta. The 32-year-old slashed .300/.393/.503 with 31 home runs, 83 RBI and 120 runs in 2021. He currently has a mid-second round ADP and he is about as safe of a player as you can draft at that point. If he ends up in Los Angeles or back in Atlanta, he should once again have a strong supporting cast around him.

The Los Angeles Dodgers talks with free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman are intensifying on Friday, according to sources. The sides remain in contact on a deal would bring the reigning World Series champion back home to his native California. The Dodgers and Atlanta Braves have been the most consistent pursuers and most likely landing spots for Freeman. It remains a surprise that the Braves didn't lock him up a while ago, and the belief is they had been offering around $140 million for a five-year deal. The 32-year-old is one of the best all-around hitters, and adding him to an already dangerous Dodgers lineup would make their offense that much better. Freeman won the NL MVP in 2020 and hit .300/.393/.503 with 31 home runs, 120 runs, 83 RBI and eight steals in 695 plate appearances in 2021.

The Los Angeles Dodgers' interest in free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman is "sincere," per Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. "Some in the industry believe he could be next major free agent to sign." The New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves are also in the mix to sign Freeman. He slashed .300/.393/.503 with 31 home runs, 83 RBI, and eight stolen bases in 159 regular-season games in 2021 for the Braves. The 32-year-old will continue to draw heavy interest and is expected to be one the most prominent names to sign right away now that free agency is officially begun. It remains to be seen where Freeman will sign, but the left-handed slugger is expected to be one of the top-first basemen off the board in upcoming fantasy drafts regardless of where he lands. Stay tuned.

The Tampa Bay Rays made an offer to superstar free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman before the lockout in December, according to sources. The New York Yankees remain very interested, and the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers could be good fits. The Atlanta Braves remain in the mix to bring Freeman back, but it remains a big surprise that they didn't lock him up before the lockout. It will be extremely interesting to see where the 32-year-old left-handed slugger lands once a new collective bargaining agreement is reached. Freeman, a five-time All-Star, hit .300/.393/.503 with 31 home runs, 83 RBI and eight stolen bases in 159 regular season games in 2021 for the Braves before helping to lead them to the World Series title.

ESPN's Buster Olney said on The Michael Kay Show on Thursday that the New York Mets checked in on free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman before the lockout in early December. The New York Yankees have also been interested in the five-time All-Star and 2020 National League MVP. It was widely assumed that Freeman would return to the Atlanta Braves after winning the World Series, but the perception in the industry now is that he'll land elsewhere. Mets owner Steve Cohen has proven he's willing to spend, already signing Max Scherzer, Starling Marte, Mark Canha and Eduardo Escobar. With the designated hitter coming to the NL in 2022, the Mets could put Freeman at first base and Pete Alonso at DH. Freeman is one of the best all-around first basemen in the league, slashing .295/.384/.509 with 271 home runs and 941 RBI in his career.

There is a growing belief that first baseman Freddie Freeman will land somewhere other than the Atlanta Braves because of the standoff in his negotiations with the team. The presumption among many rival executives last year was that Freeman and the Braves would eventually work out a deal, but Freeman wasn't among the stars that signed a pre-lockout contract. Atlanta offered $135 million over five years, and Freeman is seeking a six-year deal, according to sources. "I think [the Braves] will move quickly to settle on an alternative and move on to get past the conversation," one official said. The New York Yankees are one team known to be interested in signing Freeman, who has become one of the best all-around first baseman in recent years. If the Braves can't bring Freeman back, they could look to trade for Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson or sign free-agent first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has hit the free-agent market, and the organization hasn't jumped on extending their superstar slugger. To be fair, there are not any MLB signings allowed while the new CBA is being discussed. Regardless, it sounds like the New York Yankees are going to take a run at Freeman this offseason. They don't exactly need someone at first base, but a bat like Freeman cannot be ignored. He's going to be a top-tier fantasy option no matter where he ends up signing this offseason. However, he would make the Yankees lineup even more dangerous, assuming he does decide to sign there.

According to a tweet from MLB Network's Jon Heyman, a handful of teams are reportedly trying to sign free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman. Heyman notes in his tweet that the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, and Toronto Blue Jays have all "reached out." Freeman hit .300 with a .393 on-base percentage, 31 home runs, and eight stolen bases in 695 plate appearances last season while leading the Atlanta Braves to a World Series title. He's one of the best free-agent hitters remaining alongside Carlos Correa and Trevor Story.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman continues to negotiate with the club about a return, and the discussions are now centered on the question of whether the team is willing to offer the franchise icon a sixth season. The 2020 National League MVP would be 37 at the end of such a contract. It's long been anticipated that Freeman would return to the reigning World Series champs, but other clubs, notably the Yankees, have shown interest as well. In 2021, Freeman slashed .300/.393/.503 with 31 homers, eight steals, 120 runs, and 83 RBI in 159 games and 600 at-bats.

The New York Yankees have met with the representatives for all of the top left-handed-hitting first basemen, including Freddie Freeman. The Atlanta Braves seem likely to re-sign Freeman, while retaining Anthony Rizzo or trading for Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson might be more realistic options for the Yankees. Freeman, the 2020 National League MVP, would require a large investment, and it's worth wondering if New York would go to those lengths when they could also be going after free-agent shortstops Carlos Correa and Corey Seager. Freeman is already one of the most attractive first baseman in fantasy, but he'd be even more attractive in the Bronx with Yankee Stadium's short right field porch.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman received a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer, as expected, on Sunday. Freeman will obviously decline the offer. Many expect him to re-sign with Atlanta after helping them win their first World Series championship since 1995, but it's not a guarantee. The two sides engaged in contract negotiations during the season, but there is still a gap. Freeman is heading into his age-32 season and could be looking at a deal for around $200 million, whether it's with the Braves or another team. One of the best first basemen in baseball, Freeman is coming off another great season in 2021, hitting .300/.393/.503 with 31 home runs and 83 RBI in the regular season. If he decides to leave Atlanta and sign elsewhere, the Braves will receive draft-pick compensation.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is hitting second for Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday. The veteran had hit second in the lineup for the entirety of the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers before Atlanta's Game 5 loss when he hit third behind outfielder Eddie Rosario and second baseman Ozzie Albies. Rosario is once again hitting leadoff with Albies batting third after Freeman against Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler. In 401 plate appearances batting second during the regular season, the first baseman hit .300 with a .399 on-base percentage, a 137 wRC+, and 17 home runs.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was removed in the fifth inning of Sunday's game against the New York Mets. He's getting some extra rest before the postseason begins this upcoming week. He went 1-for-3 with a run scored in the game before being removed. Freeman had another fantastic year in 2021. Over 159 games, he slashed .300/.393/.503 with 31 home runs, eight stolen bases, 83 RBI and a career-high 120 runs. He's unlikely to repeat as NL MVP this year, but he certainly still remains one of the game's best all-around hitters.