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Braves predicted to dump 3-time All-Star to surging Brewers at deadline

The Atlanta Braves are suddenly in a rough spot with designated hitter Marcell Ozuna.

Originally, the Braves were hoping not to sell at the trade deadline, but the silver lining was that it looked like they could get a haul for Ozuna if they did. Now, it appears they have no choice but to sell, and Ozuna has effectively been benched.

Because the Braves now have two good catchers, they've decided to flip-flop Sean Murphy and Drake Baldwin behind the plate and in the DH role. That means Ozuna only has five at-bats in four games since the All-Star break.