00:00Braves expected to part ways with $65 million three-time All-Star.
00:05Amid expected off-season turnover, the Atlanta Braves may soon move on from veteran slugger Marcel Ozuna.
00:12The team explored deadline trades, but his 10-5 rights he's earned as a veteran player complicated any deal.
00:19It's possible that while Anthopoulos was discussing trades, he couldn't agree on a deal that Ozuna's agent could also sign off on, Sports Illustrated's Harrison Smadjovic reported.
00:28Just because Ozuna is leaving the deadline out of his hands, doesn't mean the 10-5 rights go out the window.
00:36Ozuna's offense has dipped, and his designated hitter value may be limited as teams prioritize flexibility.
00:43The problem Ozuna faces now is that he has only gotten older, and his performance last season was subpar at best, wrote House That Hank built's Eric Cole.
00:52The teams that were previously considered to be landing spots for him feel unlikely to pursue him this offseason.
00:58At 35 with defense behind him, his best path may be outside Atlanta, even if the Braves get little back.
01:06While Ozuna is respected in the clubhouse, Atlanta's roster leaves little room for a one-dimensional designated hitter.
01:13He's also highly respected in the clubhouse, and could end up being a sneaky value signing for someone this offseason,
01:20ATL Sports Talk's Chase Urlay wrote.
01:24That said, it's time for both sides to move on.
01:27With the outfielder of Atlanta Braves Ronald Acuna Jr.'s durability in question,
01:31and catcher Drake Baldwin of the Atlanta Braves needing more at-bats,
01:35Atlanta can't afford to carry another player who's strictly a designated hitter.
01:40Atlanta plans winter changes prioritizing youth, flexibility, and defense, making an Ozuna exit feel inevitable.
01:47Once a fan favorite for his batten personality, Ozuna's time in Atlanta has clearly run its course.
01:54His 2025 free agency will likely bring a fresh start for both sides,
01:59and mark another chapter in the Braves' evolving roster under Alex Anthopoulos.
02:03This winter could be a dumping offseason for Atlanta,
02:07as several veterans may be shown the door to make way for the next wave of contributors.
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