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Braves' Marcell Ozuna gets $30 million contract projection from ESPN insider | Sporting News Marcell Ozuna's contract projection is right on par with the last contract he signed.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves' Marcell Ozuna could revive power numbers by signing with NL playoff contender | Sporting News The Braves free agent should find success at GABP.

NOVEMBER 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves' Marcell Ozuna connected to NL team that lost in World Series recently | Sporting News Ozuna wouldn't be joining the best roster, but it could make sense.

NOVEMBER 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves' Marcell Ozuna linked to AL team after latest MLB trade | Sporting News Ozuna would be a nice addition for the AL squad looking for talent.

NOVEMBER 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Top 30 MLB Free Agents, Ranked: Fits For Tucker, Schwarber, Other Top Stars

These players will command some big paydays. Ranking MLB's top 30 free agents and which teams could be the best fits.

NOVEMBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

Braves' Marcell Ozuna receives bold free agency prediction | Sporting News Braves fans would not be happy with this signing.

OCTOBER 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves predicted to sign $11.5M low-risk, versatile veteran slugger to replace Marcell Ozuna | Sporting News The Atlanta Braves might have a legitimate Marcell Ozuna successor.

OCTOBER 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves predicted to replace Marcell Ozuna, Ozzie Albies with $24M 2-time All-Star veteran | Sporting News The Braves could get a do it all player in this potential idea.

OCTOBER 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Gonzales, Suwinski and Chandler power the Pirates to a 3-1 win over the Braves

Nick Gonzales and Jack Suwinski had RBI hits in the sixth inning and Bubba Chandler pitched one-run ball through 5 2/3 innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Homers Wednesday Ozuna went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a pair of walks in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Nationals.

Impact Ozuna cut Atlanta's deficit to 4-2 in the eighth inning with a 404-foot blast off Jackson Rutledge. It was Ozuna's 21st homer of the year and his first in 33 games. It's been a disappointing year overall for the 34-year-old Ozuna, though he's swung the bat better of late, going 13-for-42 (.310) with an .884 OPS in his last 12 contests.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals snap Braves' 10-game winning streak with 4-3 win

James Wood hit two home runs and Josh Bell added another as the Washington Nationals snapped the Atlanta Braves’ 10-game winning streak with a 4-3 win

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Resting Saturday Ozuna isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Detroit.

Impact Ozuna will retreat to the dugout Saturday after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Friday's series opener. Drake Baldwin will replace him as Atlanta's designated hitter, allowing Sandy Leon to start at catcher.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three in big win Ozuna went 3-for-5 with a double and three RBI in Wednesday's 9-4 win over the Nationals.

Impact The veteran DH has fallen to eighth in the order in most of Atlanta's recent lineups, but he was able to make an impact from that spot with a two-run single in the sixth inning and an RBI double in the eighth. The RBI were his first since Aug. 26, and Ozuna has gone 28 games without a home run, leaving him stalled at 20 on the season. His bat has been showing signs of life of late, however -- he's batting .360 (9-for-25) over his last seven contests with four doubles.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Braves complete four-game sweep in dominating fashion Thanks to a 3-RBI game from Marcell Ozuna, and yet another home run from Matt Olson, the Braves defeated the Nationals 9-4 on Wednesday, fin...

SEPTEMBER 18 • AJC.COM

Braves sweep Nationals with 9-4 win, Ozuna drives in 3 runs

Marcell Ozuna drove in three runs, Matt Olson hit a solo homer, and the Atlanta Braves completed a four-game sweep with a 9-4 win over the Washington Nationals

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Sitting out first game Ozuna is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Impact Atlanta will go with Ronald Acuna in the designated hitter spot and Eli White in right field for the first game of the twin bill. Ozuna will likely be back in the lineup for the nightcap.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Ozuna isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Seattle.

Impact Ozuna will retreat to the bench Saturday after going 1-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in Friday's series opener. Drake Baldwin will work as Atlanta's designated hitter instead with Sean Murphy behind the plate.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Tucker hits 3-run HR, leads Cubs past Braves 4-3

Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and added a single, Shota Imanaga pitched six solid innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Sitting out third straight Ozuna is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Cubs.

Impact Ozuna will take a seat for the third straight game and for the fourth time over the past six contests. Jurickson Profar will serve as Atlanta's designated hitter, and Jake Fraley will play left field while Ozuna is on the bench. Atlanta could continue to rotate multiple players in at DH down the stretch, resulting in unsteady playing time for Ozuna.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out third straight Ozuna is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Cubs.

Impact Ozuna will take a seat for the third straight game and for the fourth time over the past six contests. Jurickson Profar will serve as Atlanta's designated hitter, and Jake Fraley will play left field while Ozuna is on the bench. Atlanta could continue to rotate multiple players in at DH down the stretch, resulting in unsteady playing time for Ozuna.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs host the Braves to start 3-game series

The Chicago Cubs begin a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Monday

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

On bench again Sunday Ozuna is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact It's the second straight lineup absence for Ozuna, who is batting .108 (4-for-37) over his past 12 games and is without a homer since Aug. 13. Ronald Acuna is resting his legs as the designated hitter Sunday, which opens up right field for Eli White.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Ozuna isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Ozuna will retreat to the dugout to begin Saturday's contest after going 1-for-6 with a walk and two strikeouts over the first two games of the series. Sean Murphy will act as Atlanta's designated hitter instead while batting sixth.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies head into matchup with the Braves on losing streak

The Philadelphia Phillies look to break a three-game losing streak when they play the Atlanta Braves

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Taking seat Wednesday Ozuna is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Miami.

Impact Ozuna has followed a hot stretch with another slump, having gone 3-for-30 with 13 strikeouts over his last nine contests. He'll get a day to regroup while Ronald Acuna serves as Atlanta's designated hitter and Jake Fraley plays right field.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE