Freddie Freeman and Matt Olson have been linked ever since the Atlanta Braves made the switch at first base in 2022, and Freeman is among those who are over it.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson constantly gets compared to Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman due to his long stay in Atlanta, however F

Braves first. Jurickson Profar walks. Matt Olson singles to center field. Jurickson Profar to third. Ronald Acuna pops out to shallow right field to Marcus Semien. Drake Baldwin walks. Matt Olson

Matt Olson is living the dreams he had while growing up in suburban Atlanta. The Braves first baseman attended Parkview High School in nearby Lilburn, Ga., and was drafted by the A’s in the first round of the 2012 Draft.

Olson hit in the 2021 derby while a member of the then Oakland Athletics.Acuña was expected to make his third appearance.Olson is not as popular a player as Acuña, so it's definitely disappointing for the home crowd that Acuña will not be in the event.

Ronald Acuña Jr. won’t participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby and will be replaced by teammate and fellow All-Star Matt Olson.