Braves Retain Marcell Ozuna, Release Travis d'Arnaud and Luke Jackson

Atlanta Braves exercise Ozuna's $16 million option for 2025 while declining options on d'Arnaud and Jackson, making them free agents.

Marcell Ozuna, a three-time All-Star, will stay with the Braves after a standout season, hitting .302 with 39 home runs and 104 RBIs.
Travis d'Arnaud, who hit .238 with 15 home runs this season, is now a free agent after the Braves declined his $8 million option.
Luke Jackson, with a 5.09 ERA in 52 games this year, also becomes a free agent as the Braves opt out of his $7 million contract.
Ozuna's performance was pivotal in the Braves' playoff run despite significant injuries to key players like Ronald Acuña Jr.
The Braves have reinstated several players from the injured list, including Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider, boosting their roster for next season.