{"id":69180,"date":"2025-07-17T08:20:24","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T08:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=69180"},"modified":"2025-07-17T08:20:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T08:20:24","slug":"report-braves-have-one-big-reason-to-trade-marcell-ozuna-as-soon-as-possible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=69180","title":{"rendered":"Report: Braves have one big reason to trade Marcell Ozuna as soon as possible"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"relative z-10\">\n<div class=\"article-intro mb-4 text-black font-group-large md:font-group-normal lg:font-group-large\">The Atlanta Braves have every reason to trade Marcell Ozuna sooner rather than later.<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"mb-0 md:mb-9 relative md:mx-10 md:mb-9\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden bg-lightGrey\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4022,h_2262\/c_fill,w_360,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01k0a23kj0qvydh36kzg.jpg 1x,  \nhttps:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4022,h_2262\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01k0a23kj0qvydh36kzg.jpg 2x, \n    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4022,h_2262\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01k0a23kj0qvydh36kzg.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4022,h_2262\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01k0a23kj0qvydh36kzg.jpg 1x, \nhttps:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4022,h_2262\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01k0a23kj0qvydh36kzg.jpg 2x, \n    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4022,h_2262\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01k0a23kj0qvydh36kzg.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4022,h_2262\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01k0a23kj0qvydh36kzg.jpg 1x, \nhttps:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4022,h_2262\/c_fill,w_2160,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01k0a23kj0qvydh36kzg.jpg 2x,\n    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4022,h_2262\/c_fill,w_2160,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01k0a23kj0qvydh36kzg.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full\" title=\"Atlanta Braves v Miami Marlins\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4022,h_2262\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/GettyImages\/mmsport\/229\/01k0a23kj0qvydh36kzg.jpg\" alt=\"Atlanta Braves v Miami Marlins\" width=\"4022\" height=\"2262\" data-uw-rm-alt-original=\"Atlanta Braves v Miami Marlins\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"ALT\" \/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"ml-1 pb-2 mt-4 md:m-3 text-darkGrey font-group-tiny\">Atlanta Braves v Miami Marlins | Sam Navarro\/GettyImages<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap justify-center lg:justify-normal\">\n<div class=\"flex lg:mr-4 lg:w-[calc(70%-3em)] max-w-full\"><main class=\"min-w-0 flex-1\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"viewablity-block\">\n<figure class=\"player-wrapper relative aspect-video mb-[18px] bg-grey rounded-md hidden player-wrapper-lg md:block\">\n<div id=\"mm-player-placeholder-large-screen\" class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full\">\n<div class=\"voltax-mp-placeholder voltax-mp-placeholder-anchored floating\" data-is-split-view=\"false\">\n<div class=\"voltax-mp-container-anchored\">\n<div class=\"titleBar title-anchor\"><span class=\"title\"><span class=\"\">Kayson Cunningham on Paul Skenes Trajekt<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">The\u00a0Atlanta Braves\u00a0will likely sell off some expiring assets at the trade deadline, such as Marcell Ozuna and Raisel Iglesias.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">The\u00a0MLB All-Star Game\u00a0at Truist Park was all fun and good, but now the real work starts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\"><strong>How can Alex Anthopoulos best set up this team to succeed in 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">The 2025 season, whether fans want to admit it or not, is all but lost thanks to injuries to the Braves rotation. However, trading Ozuna in particular sooner rather than later can make a major impact.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Ozuna is having a down year by his standards, but he&#8217;s still one of the best power hitters available at the deadline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">He&#8217;s also taking up most at-bats at the designated hitter spot when healthy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">If Ozuna weren&#8217;t stealing those at-bats, it would lead to more opportunities for a position of strength for the Braves \u2013 the catcher position.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Braves should trade Ozuna to get Drake Baldwin more at-bats<\/h2>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">There can only be one starting catcher on any given day, of course, but\u00a0parting ways for Ozuna\u00a0would open the DH spot for either Sean Murphy or Drake Baldwin.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Baldwin in particular has transitioned well to the big leagues in his rookie season. He has a WAR near two, and has proven he can manage the Braves pitching staff when called upon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">However, he is not Murphy, which means he doesn&#8217;t start everyday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Atlanta should have extra incentive to start Baldwin down the stretch. If he were to win NL Rookie of the Year, they&#8217;d receive a first-round comp pick in next year&#8217;s MLB Draft.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Drake Baldwin winning Rookie of the Year would earn Braves more draft capital<\/h2>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Right now, his odds aren&#8217;t looking all that great, and he doesn&#8217;t have much of an argument over the likes of Jacob Misiorowski, who made the All-Star Game and pitched a scoreless inning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Through just five outings, the Miz has electrified the sport to the tune of a 2.81 ERA and 11.6 strikeouts per nine innings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Baldwin won&#8217;t be able to make this a two-horse race if he&#8217;s only receiving at-bats every couple of days. In fact, he&#8217;ll likely need some help from Misiorowski, who is due a couple of tough outings as a rookie down the stretch.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Atlanta already knows they found their catcher of the future in Baldwin, but their strength at the position could get in their own way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Providing the 24-year-old more consistent opportunities could pay off in terms of his development, and perhaps earn them another draft pick to boot. They gain little from keeping Ozuna on the roster until the trade deadline itself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Atlanta Braves have every reason to trade Marcell Ozuna sooner rather than later. 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