The Daily Chop: Freddie Freeman’s slow start, Max Fried sharp

Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty ImagesThere is just over a week remaining in Grapefruit League play and the Atlanta Braves are still waiting on several of their hitters to catch fire. Freddie Freeman (3-for-23), Marcell Ozuna (5-for-25) and Austin Riley (5-for-21) have all struggled in the small sample. Ronald Acuña Jr. is just 5-for-31 but has a .741 OPS thanks to a double and three homers. All signs still point to Cristian Pache being the team’s Opening Day center fielder, but he is just 2-for-23.

Brian Snitker was asked about Freeman’s struggles Sunday, but he says he is not worried about any of the group.

“He smoked that ball two days ago to left field,” Snitker said. “I’m not worried…