00:00Ozzie Albies making Braves' contract decision look like a bargain.
00:05Ozzie Albies is heating up at exactly the right time, and the Atlanta Braves are taking notice.
00:10On Sunday, the Atlanta second baseman continued his red-hot September by going 2-for-5 with a double and 3 RBIs in a key win over the Astros.
00:19That brings his stats this month to a .292 average, a stout .883 OPS, and a rising tally of 3 homers, 6 extra base hits, and 8 RBIs.
00:30Simply put, Albies is starting to look like the all-star version Braves fans know all too well.
00:36But this isn't just a hot streak. It's a reminder of who Albies has always been.
00:41Braves manager Brian Snicker summed it up best.
00:44He's not going to panic. He has an unbelievable confidence in his abilities.
00:49That consistency is now paying off as Albies slides into different spots in the lineup, including hitting cleanup for just the fifth time this year.
00:57And if history is any clue, Albies is ready for wherever he's needed.
01:02Snicker pointed back to the 2021 World Series when he dropped Albies in the order during Game 6.
01:08The response?
01:09He's going to hit wherever his name is, grab his bat, go up there, and whack.
01:14Albies moving all around the Braves lineup.
01:17Since August 12th, Albies has moved all over the lineup, from third to seventh, and just kept producing.
01:24It's not only helping the Braves right now, but it's also significantly shifting the conversation around his contract.
01:30Just weeks ago, there were whispers that the Braves might decline his $7 million club option and opt for a $4 million buyout instead.
01:39Now, that $7 million looks like an absolute steal.
01:43If Albies keeps this up, there's no doubt Atlanta will keep him in the fold.
01:48And feel great about it.
01:50Let's not forget, Albies is still recovering from a wrist injury that impacted his second half last year.
01:55Swing mechanics and hand strength take time to return to full form, even after you're medically cleared.
02:02But by next spring, he'll be more than 18 months removed from that setback.
02:06And that could mean a fast start in 2026.
02:10Ozzy Albies is back.
02:11And if this version sticks around, the Braves just got themselves a discount all-star.
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