Braves’ Freeman returns to lineup with rested elbow

NEW YORK (AP) — Freddie Freeman has returned to the Atlanta Braves’ lineup after staying home this week to receive treatment on his sore right elbow.
Freeman was set to bat third and start at first base for the NL East champions against the Mets on Friday night.
The four-time All-Star says he could not straighten his right arm before resting this week. He did not travel with Atlanta for a two-game series at Kansas City and hasn’t played since Sunday.
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