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On YouTubeAtlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / December 10
Braves manager Walt Weiss says reunion is still possible with veteran slugger
For all of the talk this offseason about what changes might be coming to the Braves lineup in 2026, it's possible that one name could return in what many might consider to be a surprising move.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 9
No DH Spells Opportunity for Braves Manager Walt Weiss
For now, the Atlanta Braves look to keep the designated hitter position open. Marcell Ozuna is still out there. His return isn't fully ruled out. Perhaps bringing in a big bat could still happen in the form of somebody else.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 6
2025 Atlanta Braves Players Year in Review: Marcell Ozuna
Now that Marcell Ozuna is a free agent, the Atlanta Braves will have to decide whether to re-sign him or not. The designated hitter has been fairly consistent
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 1
Rangers Named Perfect Free Agent Fit to Upgrade with Dangerous All-Star Slugger
The Texas Rangers head into the offseason after a disappointing season which saw them miss the playoffs for the second straight year since their first-ever World Series title back in 2023.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 26
Why Reds Should Sign Three-Time All-Star in Free Agency
The Cincinnati Reds should be looking at each and every way to try to improve their offense going into the 2026 season. One MLB analyst suggests the Reds should sign former Atlanta Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna in free agency.
Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / November 25
Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Marcell Ozuna
Perhaps the worst time for a bad season, designated hitter Marcell Ozuna hits the open market this winter a 35-year-old coming off a down year in Atlanta.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 24
Royals Predicted To Acquire Braves' Two-Time Silver Slugger
Plainly stated, the Kansas City Royals need a huge boost to their offense. If the Royals had even a league-average offense this past season, they would have had a great shot at an American League playoff berth.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 24
How Braves Could Address DH Position This Offseason
Questions surround the Atlanta Braves regarding the designated hitter role heading into the offseason. Marcell Ozuna is a free agent since his contract expired, opening the door to another player stepping into the position. Ozuna has played for the Braves since 2020, serving in the DH role since the National League adopted it full-time in 2022.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 13
Braves won’t shut the door on Marcell Ozuna returning
Among the Braves many needs, adding another bat in the offseason has to get done with Marcell Ozuna hitting free agency. Most expect the Braves to target an outfielder, allowing guys like Ronald Acuña Jr., Drake Baldwin, and Jurickson Profar to spend some time as the designated hitter when warranted.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 10
Three blockbuster outfield trade targets for the Braves
One of the lesser-discussed needs for the Braves entering the offseason is outfield/DH.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 8
ESPN lays out predictions for Ha-Seong Kim, Raisel Iglesias, and Marcell Ozuna
The Braves have three of their own players currently testing free agency, and there’s obvious interest in bringing at least two of them back. Alex Anthopoulos said at the end of the season that re-signing Ha-Seong Kim would be a priority.
MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / October 30
Brewers Could Benefit From Poaching Braves All-Star
The Milwaukee Brewers were the best team in the regular season but are now on the outside looking in with the World Series close to ending. The Toronto Blue Jays are one win away from taking down the Los Angeles Dodgers team that knocked Milwaukee out of the playoffs.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 27
Braves Marcell Ozuna Predicted to Sign with NL East Rival in Free Agency
An early offseason prediction has designated hitter Marcell Ozuna sticking around the National League East, but not with the Atlanta Braves. Bleacher Report's Tim Kelly is making the call that Ozuna heads to Flushing, Queens, to join the New York Mets in free agency.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 26
Breakout All-Star Reaching Free Agency, Realistic DH Option for Braves?
The Atlanta Braves will enter the offseason looking to bolster the lineup after an overall anemic showing in 2025. One of the potential spots in the order that could need a new bat is the designated hitter position.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 21
Previewing the 2025-26 free-agent class: Designated hitter
MLBTR continues its position-by-position look at the upcoming free agent class. Before we move on to the pitching, we’ll wrap up the offensive group by looking at the designated hitters.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 17
Two-Time All-Star Logical DH Option for Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves enter the offseason with some key positions to address. While the shortstop position has been the biggest talking point so far, and for good reason, they’ll likely need a new option for the designated hitter role. Marcell Ozuna is set to be a free agent.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / August 9
Marcell Ozuna's 2 HRs help Braves earn doubleheader sweep of Marlins
Marcell Ozuna hit a pair of long home runs to power the Atlanta Braves to an 8-6 win over the visiting Miami Marlins on Saturday to sweep the day-night doubleheader.
Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / August 1
Marcell Ozuna’s Future Decided at MLB Trade Deadline
THE BATTERY, ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves opted to keep designated hitter Marcell Ozuna as the MLB trade deadline passed at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31, 2025, ensuring the slugger remains a Brave for the rest of the season.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / July 29
Marcell Ozuna Would Be a Fit for the Reds
The Reds are 56-51, in the midst of a three game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers where they’ll face a gauntlet of starting pitchers. This is their final series before the trade deadline.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29
Padres linked to three-time All-Star slugger
The Atlanta Braves are expected to be sellers ahead of Thursday’s MLB trade deadline as they fade further and further from playoff contention.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 29
Market for Marcell Ozuna is heating up
Marcell Ozuna helped out his trade value last night in the Braves win over the Royals, hitting his third homer in ten games and walking twice. The market for designated hitters this time of year, particularly ones that have hit well below the Mendoza Line over the last two months, isn’t exactly robust.
MLB News / LWOSports.com / July 24
Padres Could Be the Favorites to Land Marcell Ozuna
The San Diego Padres are expected to be buyers at the MLB trade deadline, and with the deadline just a week away entering Thursday, it’s time for trade talks to start heating up.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 19
Are Braves giving up on a potential Marcell Ozuna trade?
With the 2025 MLB trade deadline quickly approaching, an Atlanta Braves decision surrounding Marcell Ozuna and his near-term future with the franchise could be taking an interesting turn.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 18
A potential factor in Marcell Ozuna trade discussions
Marcell Ozuna is once again not in the lineup on Friday, as the Braves finally appear to be leaning into Sean Murphy and Drake Baldwin splitting time between catcher and DH.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 16
Three potential landing spots for Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna
Which teams could use Marcell Ozuna? Here are three potential landing spots.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / June 24
What out-of-contention Braves should do by trade deadline
The slumping Atlanta Braves are at a crossroads: Should they sell at the July 31 trade deadline? With an NL East title slipping away, the front office may have no choice but to pivot from contention to retooling.
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