Braves, Marcell Ozuna and Travis d'Arnaud

Braves exercise 2025 option on Ozuna, decline options on d'Arnaud, Jackson
It turned out that Marcell Ozuna was the only Braves player who could assume his contract option would be exercised. Along with announcing Ozuna’s $16 million option had been picked up on Monday, the Braves made the unexpected revelation that they had declined Travis d'Arnaud’s $8 million option.
Braves make pair of Marcell Ozuna, Travis d'Arnaud contract decisions
Conversely, the front office is potentially parting ways with two other members of the 2021 World Series club. The Braves are declining catcher Travis d'Arnaud's $8 million option, per ESPN's Jeff Passan, as well as the $7 million option on relief pitcher Luke Jackson's deal, per MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.
Busy Braves pick up option on Ozuna, decline Travis D’Arnaud
It was a busy Monday for the Braves because along with the free agent moves, the team moved OF Ronald Acuna and Pitchers Ray Kerr, Angel Perdomo, Spencer Strider and Huascar Ynoa off of the injured list and added them back to the team’s 40-man roster.
Ozuna's $16 million option exercised by Braves, who turn down Jackson and d'Arnaud
Designated hitter Marcell Ozuna’s $16 million option for 2025 has been exercised by the Atlanta Braves, who have declined options on right-hander Luke Jackson and catcher Travis d’Arnaud
Braves’ Marcell Ozuna is a Silver Slugger finalist
Ozuna is the Braves’ lone Silver Slugger finalist, which is not surprising considering many of their stars were injured or underperformed during a tough 2024 season. The award is given to the best offensive player at each position in each league.
MLB contract option decisions: Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw opts out, Braves keep Marcell Ozuna
It's also the deadline for teams to tender the qualifying offer to eligible free agents, and the day contract option decisions are due. Club options are controlled by the team, player options and opt outs are controlled by the player,
Marcell Ozuna's $16M Contract Option for 2025 MLB Season Exercised by Braves
The Atlanta Braves unsurprisingly exercised the $16 million contract option on Marcell Ozuna's contract on Monday. Jon Heyman of the New York Post
Braves “planning” to pick up Marcell Ozuna’s contract option, per report
In what appears to be one of the easier decisions for the offseason as far as the Atlanta Braves are concerned, they have apparently made their choice on one their biggest club contract option of the offseason.
Marcell Ozuna Lone Braves Hitter Receiving Major Award Consideration
But for the 2024 season, designated hitter Marcell Ozuna was the only Braves player named a finalist for the award. Ozuna hit ...
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Braves Set to Make Obvious Roster Decision: Report
The Atlanta Braves face several questions entering the 2024 offseason. A lot of them are going to be tough, but the ...
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Braves exercise option on Marcell Ozuna, who returns for 2025
SAN ANTONIO – The Big Bear will be back. The Braves are exercising their $16 million club option on designated hitter Marcell Ozuna. This was the expected decision for Atlanta, which benefited ...
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Braves named as potential landing spot for $70 million HR Derby champion
The Atlanta Braves are coming off a highly disappointing season, but the offense may receive a jolt if they can land the ...
Key MLB Awards Dates to Watch for Atlanta Braves Players
Plenty of major awards are left to be handed out and the Atlanta Braves have some potential winners and finalists ...