Atlanta Braves star Marcell Ozuna reportedly vetoed numerous trades that the team tried to make before the deadline.

The Atlanta Braves are nowhere near a playoff berth. With that being said, they could make a deal to set them free of some money.

With that in mind, the Braves are essentially planning on giving Albies a one-year, $3 million deal. That, for a player with his upside, is an easy yes, even following a major down year.

The Braves are 15-plus games under .500 and out of first place in the NL East. This is a lost season. It's made for giving up the guys who very likely won't be back next season, anyway.

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“Remember when everybody said the Braves got a steal when Albies signed a seven-year $35 million deal in April 2019 that includes $7 million options for the 2026 and ‘27 seasons,” Bowman wrote.

Over 970 games for the Braves, Albies has accumulated 150 home runs, 547 RBIs and 1,025 hits. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared.

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