Braves Consider Trading Marcell Ozuna Amidst Struggles

The Atlanta Braves, once expected to be World Series contenders, are struggling with inconsistent performance and injuries, notably to Ronald Acuña Jr., casting doubt on their postseason prospects. As a result, speculation is mounting that the Braves could become sellers at the trade deadline, with designated hitter Marcell Ozuna—who is in the final year of his contract—emerging as a prime trade candidate. Multiple analysts, including MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger, argue that Ozuna's power bat would net the Braves valuable prospects and suggest the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies as a potential landing spot, despite the rarity of such intra-division trades. Meanwhile, the Phillies face their own infielder dilemma, as Alec Bohm continues to struggle; trade rumors link Philadelphia to a possible move for Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette, who could potentially shift to third base. These developments underscore the evolving strategies both teams may pursue as the trade deadline approaches, with the Braves possibly reshaping their roster and the Phillies seeking impactful upgrades. Both teams’ directions will hinge on their performance in the coming weeks and the health of key players.