Braves' Marcell Ozuna out vs Blue Jays, day-to-day with hip injury

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna is sidelined for the team's game against the Toronto Blue Jays due to a minor leg injury, prompting concerns about his absence as he has been a key offensive player this season. Manager Brian Snitker reported that Ozuna is day-to-day, having returned to Atlanta for an MRI on his hip, which showed some inflammation. Ozuna has been performing well, posting a .306 batting average with three home runs in 15 games, making his absence particularly concerning for a Braves team struggling offensively. The Braves currently rank 29th in the league for runs scored, and his injury comes at a challenging time. Bryan De La Cruz stepped in as the designated hitter in Ozuna's place for the game. Snitker remains hopeful that Ozuna will return soon, as the team looks to improve its performance.