The Braves announced Sunday morning first baseman Freddie Freeman was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right oblique. The Braves purchased the contract of Blake DeWitt to take Freeman's spot on the roster.
Freeman was upset Sunday when learning of the news, according to MLB.com. Freeman said he hurt his oblique during last Sunday's workout, but he has been playing through the injury and quite effectively. Freeman is batting .412 (7 for 17) with one double, one homer and seven RBI in five games.
Freeman said he believes he could play through the pain and he doesn't understand why the Braves placed him on the disabled list hours after being on deck for Justin Upton's game-winning home run Saturday. Chris Johnson started in Freeman's absence Sunday.