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Braves look smart for letting Marcell Ozuna leave for Pirates in free agency
TL;DR
The Atlanta Braves made a wise decision by allowing Marcell Ozuna to leave for the Pittsburgh Pirates in free agency. Ozuna is currently struggling significantly in his new role with the Pirates.
Key points
- Braves added Mike Yastrezemski, Mauricio Dubon, and Dominic Smith.
- Marcell Ozuna signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Ozuna is struggling significantly this season.
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The Atlanta Braves didn't undergo many changes this offseason, with the only real change to the lineup being the additions of Mike Yastrezemski, Mauricio Dubon, and Dominic Smith as depth pickups who have gotten significant playing time this season so far.
But one of the biggest changes was the departure of longtime Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna. He signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, as the Braves let him walk in free agency.
That decision looks to have been the smart one, as the Pirates slugger is struggling in a major way this season, and will likely need to be replaced soon after being such a big disappointment, according to ESPN's David Schoenfield.
Braves look smart for letting Marcell Ozuna leave in FA
"Did I think either of these signings would work out? No. Did I think they'd be this bad? No. Both teams will be in search of a DH to fill the void," Schoenfield writes on the Pirates with Ozuna and the San Diego Padres with Nick Castellanos.
Q&A
Why did the Braves let Marcell Ozuna leave for the Pirates?
The Braves allowed Ozuna to leave in free agency as part of their offseason strategy, which has proven wise given his current struggles with the Pirates.
How is Marcell Ozuna performing with the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Ozuna is struggling significantly this season, leading to speculation that he may need to be replaced soon due to his disappointing performance.
What changes did the Braves make to their lineup this offseason?
The Braves made minimal changes, primarily adding Mike Yastrezemski, Mauricio Dubon, and Dominic Smith as depth pickups.
