The Atlanta Braves enter this offseason with numerous tasks, and each one will shape the team’s look next year. They want a shortstop, a stronger rotation, and a rebuilt bullpen. These needs create real pressure and also raise questions about their lineup plan.

Last week, Alex Anthopoulos, the Braves’ president of baseball operations, told MLB.com the team has not fully ruled out bringing back Marcell Ozuna.

He said, “We haven’t closed the door on guys like Marcell Ozuna, but we just don’t know.” This comment opened a clear discussion.

Ozuna had a tough stretch this season with a .673 OPS across 91 games after June, but he posted a strong .916 OPS over the 2023 and 2024 seasons. These numbers help explain why Atlanta might still look at him as a possible designated hitter.

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