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Atlanta Braves: 4 possible replacements for Freddie Freeman

By Kevin Henry

Nov 2, 2021; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) hits a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning in game six of the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2021; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) hits a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning in game six of the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 28, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Luke Voit (59) bats during the fifth inning against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Luke Voit (59) bats during the fifth inning against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports /

The Atlanta Braves could make a trade with the New York Yankees for Luke Voit

Speaking of teams trying to shed players, the New York Yankees certainly tried to do that last season with Luke Voit once the team acquired Anthony Rizzo from the Chicago Cubs. In an injury-filled season where Voit saw action in just 68 games and slashed .239/.328/.437 with 11 homers and 35 RBI, the Yankees were not only trying to figure out Voit’s current role with the team, but also if there was a future for him in pinstripes. By trying to move him at the trade deadline and failing, the answer certainly seems to be that Voit’s future lies with another franchise besides the Yankees.

There is reason to be optimistic about what Voit could bring to a team after he smacked an MLB-leading 22 homers during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. There’s also plenty to like about the 30-year-old Voit being under team control through the 2024 campaign with whichever team he lands.

Voit made $4.7 million last season and will have a very budget-friendly salary number in 2022 as well, another plus for a team looking to make him part of a swap.

Much like Hosmer, trading for Voit would be a move that would come with some risk, but also a high level of reward should he stay healthy and show the offensive firepower he has displayed in previous seasons.

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