As the Atlanta Braves assembled for the first official day of spring training on Sunday, Brian Snitker updated the media on the Freddie Freeman situation.

Freeman remains a free agent after helping lead the Braves to the 2021 World Series title.

"I hadn't talked to him since we left the parade," Snitker said. "I just said, 'Man, I can talk to you now.'

"I was just asking how family was. There was nothing professional or business or anything. Just checking in on him. Let's face it, he's going to be a good friend the rest of my life, regardless of professionally what happens."