OZZIE ALBIES NEWS

Braves' Ozzie Albies faces unavoidable dark cloud that could define his future in Atlanta | Sporting News There is still some worry on one of Atlanta's most loved stars.

NOVEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MLB Free Agency: Biggest Needs for Phillies, Mets, Marlins, Braves, Nationals

Better pitching? Develop the youngsters? The biggest need for all five teams in the always competitive NL East.

NOVEMBER 10 • FOX SPORTS

Braves exercise options on Sale and Albies, turn down Johnson and Kinley

The Atlanta Braves exercised options on left-hander Chris Sale and second baseman Ozzie Albies on Thursday while declining options on pitchers Pierce Johnson and Tyler Kinley

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Club picking up option President of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said Tuesday that Atlanta will pick up Albies' (hand) $7 million club option for 2026, Mark Zinno of 92.9 The Game reports.

Impact Albies endured one of the worst offensive seasons of his career in 2025, slashing just .240/.306/.365 with 16 homers, 74 RBI and 14 stolen bases across 667 plate appearances. He also suffered a fracture in his left hand toward the end of the season. Despite all that, Atlanta will stand pat with its commitment to Albies at the keystone rather than pay him the $4 million buyout he would have been owed.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Ozzie Albies almost certain to return for final season due to $4 million contract reason | Sporting News Ozzie Albies contract shows that he will have another year at least in Atlanta.

NOVEMBER 1 • 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

Braves' Ozzie Albies, Sean Murphy could face nightmare scenario after Brian Snitker's departure | Sporting News The Atlanta Braves' veteran may face a huge problem in 2026.

OCTOBER 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves linked to $4M, 4-time All-Star power bat with 265 HRs if Ha-Seong Kim or Ozzie Albies depart | Sporting News The Atlanta Braves could very make a splash in free agency with a Japanese superstar.

OCTOBER 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Brian Snitker, who managed Braves to 2021 World Series title, won't return to dugout next season

Brian Snitker, who managed the Atlanta Braves to the 2021 World Series championship as the highlight of almost a half-century with the organization, will not return to the dugout n...

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Braves host the Pirates on 3-game home skid

The Atlanta Braves take on the Pittsburgh Pirates looking to break a three-game home losing streak

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves meet in game 2 of series

The Pittsburgh Pirates bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Atlanta Braves

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Braves claim Alek Manoah, transfer Ozzie Albies to 60-day injured list

The Atlanta Braves claimed and optioned pitcher Alek Manoah, three days after the former All-Star and 2022 AL Cy Young finalist was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Ja...

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Moved to 60-day IL Atlanta transferred Albies (hand) to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Impact Albies was placed on the injured list Tuesday with a fractured left hamate. Friday's move is purely transactional, opening up a spot on the 40-man roster for Alek Manoah, who was claimed off waivers from Toronto. Albies is expected to be fully healthy in time for training camp.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Braves take on the Pirates in first of 3-game series

The Atlanta Braves begin a three-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Braves News: Ozzie Albies officially to IL, win streak extended, and more Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 24 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Braves look to keep home win streak alive, host the Nationals

The Atlanta Braves, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Washington Nationals

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Season ends with hand fracture Atlanta placed Albies on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a fractured left hamate.

Impact Albies suffered the injury on a swing during Monday's game against the Nationals. Typically, surgery is required with this type of injury, but it should not affect Albies' availability for spring training. Albies will finish the season with a .240/.306/.365 batting line, 16 home runs and 14 stolen bases over 157 contests. Despite the disappointing season, Albies' $7 million club option for 2026 with undoubtedly be exercised. Atlanta could mix and match at second base in the final days of the season, with Vidal Brujan, Luke Williams and Brett Wisely among those in the mix for starts.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta Braves News: Ozzie Albies Fractures Hamate Bone, Charlie Morton, Joel Payamps, More The Braves earn another win but lose Ozzie Albies for the season.

SEPTEMBER 23 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Braves bring 1-0 series lead over Nationals into game 2

The Atlanta Braves lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Washington Nationals

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Braves' Ozzie Albies breaks bone in left hand Deadspin | Braves' Ozzie Albies breaks bone in left hand

SEPTEMBER 23 • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | Braves batter Nats for 9th straight win but lose Ozzie Albies (wrist) Deadspin | Braves batter Nats for 9th straight win but lose Ozzie Albies (wrist)

SEPTEMBER 23 • DEADSPIN.COM

Braves beat Nationals 11-5 for 9th straight win

Chris Sale earned his first win against Washington, Ronald Acuña Jr. homered and the Atlanta Braves beat the Nationals 11-5 on Monday night

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Suffers fracture in left hand Albies was removed from Monday's game against the Nationals due to a hamate bone fracture in his left hand.

Impact Albies appeared to suffer the injury on a follow-through of his swing during an at-bat in the third inning. This issue will shut him down for the final week of the regular season, and with Atlanta already eliminated from postseason contention, he can shift his focus on getting healthy for the start of spring training.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Braves 2B Ozzie Albies suffers broken bone in left hand versus the Nationals, ending his season

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies left Monday’s game against Washington due to a fractured hamate bone in his left hand

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Exits early Monday Albies (arm) left Monday's contest against the Nationals in the third inning, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Impact Albies was in the middle of an at-bat in the bottom of the third inning when the medical staff came out, ultimately exiting the game after having his left arm/wrist examined. It's unclear what exactly the 28-year-old is dealing with, and more information on his status will likely come in the near future. In the meantime, Nick Allen replaced him at second base versus Washington.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE