The defending World Collection champions are getting richer.
According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Atlanta Braves have acquired Matt Olson from the Oakland Athletics.
The Braves reportedly traded outfielder Cristian Pache, catcher Shea Langeliers, beginning pitcher Ryan Cusick and beginning pitcher Joey Estes to land Olson.
Final season, Olson batted .271 with 39 dwelling runs and a .911 OPS. He was an All-Star and completed eighth within the AL MVP voting.
In all chance, this acquisition signifies that the Braves is not going to be retaining star first baseman Freddie Freeman. At this level, all indicators are pointing to Freeman signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Olson, who turns 28 on the finish of the month, has additionally received the Gold Glove twice at first base.
