Padres Could Be Favorites to Land Marcell Ozuna
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Yardbarker on MSNESPN predicts Marcell Ozuna’s next destinationAmong the Atlanta Braves trade candidates, Marcell Ozuna and Raisel Iglesias appear to already have one foot out the door. Both are proven veterans on expiring contracts.
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SB Nation on MSNDrake Baldwin catches, Austin Riley and Marcell Ozuna still absentAnother game with Marcell Ozuna absent from the lineup as the Atlanta Braves face the San Francisco Giants tonight, with Sean Murphy inheriting DH and Baldwin alternating as catcher.
The Braves added veteran Sandy León as a third catcher Monday, another sign that slumping DH Marcell Ozuna will be traded before July 31.
Marcell Ozuna, whose contract is expiring, is the Braves’ likeliest trade candidate and could certainly bolster a contender’s lineup even amid a down year.
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker is facing backlash after making a decision on designated hitter Marcell Ozuna.
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Spencer Strider didn’t mince words when he was asked about the frustration the Braves were feeling after a 2-4 homestand further damaged any lingering hopes of turning things around in the second half.
With nine days until the deadline, the Braves just have to hope a team is desperate enough for offense to give up some kind of prospect capital for a three-time All-Star in the middle of a down year.