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Braves and Padres Intensify Marcell Ozuna Trade Talks Ahead of July 31 Deadline

Ozuna’s 10-and-5 veto rights coupled with his hefty salary complicate the club’s pivot to selling mode.

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 27: Marcell Ozuna #20 of the Atlanta Braves hits a single during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on June 27, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21: Marcell Ozuna #20 of the Atlanta Braves hits a home run in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Truist Park on April 21, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 09: Marcell Ozuna #20 of the Atlanta Braves runs to third base at Sutter Health Park on July 09, 2025 in Sacramento, California.
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Overview

  • Manager Brian Snitker benched Ozuna this week without private notice, emphasizing production and signaling the Braves’ shift into seller mode.
  • Talks with the San Diego Padres have intensified and reportedly center on prospects Francis Peña and Ryan Bergert in exchange for Ozuna.
  • In the final year of a $65 million deal, Ozuna’s expiring contract makes him a rental bat expected to fetch a midtier prospect in trade returns.
  • Ozuna slashed .188/.263/.287 in June and hit just .139 in July but said his sore hip has healed and he feels “fantastic” at the plate.
  • Other playoff contenders such as Seattle, Texas, Detroit and San Francisco have also been linked to Ozuna, giving the Braves leverage to maximize return ahead of the deadline.