How Much of a Deal Could Freddie Freeman End Up Landing to Return to Atlanta Braves?

It is no secret that Freddie Freeman wants to stay at his former MLB team, Atlanta Braves. Currently, Freeman is a free agent in the market and is free to negotiate with any MLB team, as his contract with the Braves expired after the 2021 season. But the first baseman wants to stay at his former club and spend the rest of his career with the only MLB franchise he has been a part of.

Freddie Freeman desires to stay at the Braves

Freeman has openly said to the media that he does not want to join any other team as he desires to stay at the Braves. But to keep him at the club, Atlanta Braves have to make him an offer and the two parties need to come to an agreement that benefits both.

However, the financial aspect of any deal between Freeman and the MLB club is quite complicated. The Braves are well aware of the market value of their first baseman, and so is Freeman. But they might not be willing to grant the money and duration Freeman would want in his new contract.

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How much is Freeman demanding from the Braves?

As per MLB Trade Rumors’ Tim Dierkes, the Braves are currently offering Freeman a five-year contract for $135 million, while Freeman is demanding a longer contract with more money; around $200 million for six years.

However, the MLBTR has projected that the first baseman will ultimately land at the Braves with a six-year deal for around $180 million. For a player who has been playing for over 10 years for a single franchise in MLB, it’ll be difficult to fit in a different team.

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Notably, Atlanta Braves won the World Series in the 2021 season, and Freddie Freeman played a vital role in their victory against Houston Astros in November 2021. During his 11 years at the Braves, the 32-year-old has been named MLB All-Star five times.