Summary
The Atlanta Braves, after a disappointing season, are looking to make changes to their lineup. Marcell Ozuna, a veteran player and free agent, may leave the team, with suggestions that he could join the Cleveland Guardians to boost their hitting power. The Guardians need more strong hitters following their ranking in home runs last season.
Key Facts
- The Atlanta Braves did not make it to the playoffs this year due to key player injuries.
- Marcell Ozuna, a 35-year-old free agent, might not return to the Braves.
- Ozuna is a three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger.
- He hit 21 home runs last season with a .756 OPS (a measure of a player's overall batting ability).
- The Cleveland Guardians have been encouraged to sign Ozuna to improve their lineup.
- The Guardians ranked 20th in home runs last season, indicating a need for more power hitters.
- Keeping Ozuna would mean leaving either Drake Baldwin or Sean Murphy out of the Braves’ lineup regularly.
