Marcell Ozuna trade appears inevitable
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According to The Athletic's Jim Bowden, while the Braves "are not looking to move on from" veteran second baseman Ozzie Albies, they will still "listen to inquiries" leading up to the July 31 trade deadline.
The Atlanta Braves may be left with no choice in reconfiguring their lineup ahead of next season.
Although Albies’ name came up in trade rumors, he’s now set to finish 2025 in Atlanta—leaving his future to be decided in the offseason. His seven-year, $35 million contract signed in 2019 includes club options for 2026 (with a $4 million buyout, effectively a $3 million commitment) and for 2027 (no buyout).
The Atlanta Braves have some difficult trade deadline decisions to make. They'll likely be sellers, but how aggressive will they approach the deadline?
Explore the latest MLB rumors for the Braves and Mariners as the trade deadline approaches and Ronald Acuna Jr.'s future remains in question.
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The Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Stuart Fairchild from the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday in a series of roster moves that also included placing Brandon Lowe back on the injured list.
The Atlanta Braves have struggled mightily this season, but they are not willing to sell Chris Sale or their other long-term core players.
The Phillies, who have been searching for relief pitching help throughout the season, have agreed to sign veteran reliever David Robertson, reports The Athletic. It's a deal for the rest of the season for $16 million, prorated for just the remainder of the Phillies' games, reports MLB.com, or roughly $6 million.
The Braves designated outfielder Stuart Fairchild for assignment to clear roster space for a third catcher. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.