Freddie Freeman

Although there were questions about Freeman's 2020 season because of his battle with COVID-19 prior to the season, those questions were answered and then some with his MVP season. The statcast leaderboard is littered with Freeman's name, as he ranked in the top nine percent of the league in barrel rate, average exit velocity, expected batting average, expected slugging percentage, wOBA, xwOBA, xwOBAcon, hard hit percentage, strikeout percentage, and walk percentage. Freeman likely won't reach double digits in steals, but that is about the only negative thing you can say about his fantasy outlook. He's as safe as they come in the other four hitting categories, and comes with next to no risk. He'll likely cost a borderline first round pick on draft day, but he is worth it.

Freddie Freeman to report later this week

Freddie Freeman, last year's NL MVP, will report to camp later this week after he and his wife welcomed twins into their family on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Freeman is locked and loaded for another MVP-style year, injury-free, and ready to defend the NL East title. His manager, Brian Snitker, says "He really doesn't need to be here anyway."