New York Mets Jon Heyman The Braves solved the puzzle the Mets have yet to figure out By Jon Heyman Published June 12, 2026, 8:26 p.m. ET Mets left fielder Juan Soto (22) scores the tying run off a double. Robert Sabo for NY Post The Braves got a rare “E” for letting future first-ballot Hall of Famer Freddie Freeman slip away a few years back. But even with that miss came a hit. That’s how it goes for them.
Atlanta’s second choice for first base after negotiations with Freeman broke down was an accomplished fellow who plays every single day.
It’s a fellow who may be on his way to 500 home runs.
And that fellow, Atlanta native Matt Olson, is a guy who was already beloved and comfortable in that town, too.
