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Braves made right decision letting $12M 3-time All-Star, 2-time Silver Slugger walk in free agency
TL;DR
The Atlanta Braves chose not to re-sign Marcell Ozuna, a $12M 3-time All-Star, due to concerns over his declining performance and age. The team plans to explore internal options for the designated hitter position.
Key points
- Braves let Marcell Ozuna walk in free agency
- Ozuna is a 3-time All-Star and 2-time Silver Slugger
- Concerns over his declining performance and age
- Braves to explore internal options for designated hitter
Atlanta BravesMarcell Ozuna
Braves made right decision letting $12M 3-time All-Star, 2-time Silver Slugger walk in free agency originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The biggest offseason question last winter for the Atlanta Braves was whether they would bring back Marcell Ozuna. While he had a productive tenure in Atlanta, there were several warning signs that made a reunion increasingly difficult to justify.
âThe problem Ozuna faces now is that he has only gotten older, his performance last season was subpar at best, and the teams that were previously considered to be landing spots for him feel unlikely to pursue him this offseason especially with how more and more organizations are treating the DH position,â HTHBâs Eric Cole wrote.
In the end, Atlanta decided to let Ozuna walk in free agency and move forward with internal options at designated hitter.
âThe Pirates and slugger Marcell Ozuna are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $12MM contract, pending a physical. The CAA client will be paid a $10.5MM salary this year, plus a $1.5MM buyout on a $16MM mutual option for the 2027 season,â MLB Trade Rumorsâ Steve Adams wrote.
Q&A
Why did the Atlanta Braves let Marcell Ozuna walk in free agency?
The Braves decided to let Ozuna go due to his subpar performance last season and concerns about his age, making a reunion difficult to justify.
What are the implications of the Braves not re-signing Ozuna?
By not re-signing Ozuna, the Braves are opting to explore internal options for the designated hitter position, potentially reshaping their lineup.
What was Marcell Ozuna's contract value with the Braves?
Marcell Ozuna was previously signed for $12 million with the Braves before they decided to let him walk in free agency.
