Atlanta Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna might be on the move soon as MLB trade rumors continue to swirl around him. The Braves are fighting for a playoff spot, and parting ways with Ozuna would require a strong replacement.
Ozuna is in the final year of his four-year, $64 million contract, which includes a $16 million club option for 2025. After this season, he becomes a free agent, and the Braves would be desperate to find suitors for him before losing him for nothing.
It’s crazy how Marcell Ozuna just randomly decided to turn the Braves season around on a random Tuesday in June pic.twitter.com/Ppr06tzbeZ
— Brady Penn (@bradypenn21) June 25, 2025
While Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos has insisted they will not be sellers before the July 31 deadline, several insiders believe Marcell Ozuna could be an exception with how their season is going.
The Braves are currently in fourth place in the NL East and are nine games under .500 with a record of 39-46.
According to Mark Morales-Smith of SI, the Braves could target three young prospects – Yolfran Castillo, Yeremy Cabrera, and David Davalillo – in exchange for Ozuna as they look to rebuild.
Meanwhile, the Rangers, who are making another push for the playoffs, are in search of a designated hitter following Joc Pederson’s injury. Filling this offensive void would be their main priority.
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Marcell Ozuna Holds Trade Veto Power
Over the last few seasons, Marcell Ozuna has been one of the most productive designated hitters in baseball, second only to Shohei Ohtani. In 2024, he posted a strong .302 average with 39 home runs and 104 RBIs. Although he hasn’t had the same success this season, Ozuna still remains a dangerous power hitter capable of carrying a lineup. In 2025, he is batting .242 with 11 home runs and 40 RBIs.
While the Braves could be tempted to trade the veteran slugger before the trade deadline, the player himself would make the final decision. If Marcell Ozuna chooses to stay in Atlanta, he can invoke his 10 and 5 rights. These rights allow any player with 10 years of MLB service, including five with their current team, to veto any trade.
