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Braves trade idea cuts ties with $77 slugger, sends him to Yankees

The Atlanta Braves' season is off to a poor start. If things continue to go this way, then they could find themselves selling at the trade deadline this summer.

The Braves have most of their star players signed to long-term deals. However, Marcell Ozuna does not fall into that category. Ozuna signed a four-year, $65 million deal in 2021. He is playing on a $16 million option this season and is projected to hit free agency after the season. Sports Illustrated's Colin Keane suggested that the New York Yankees could try and pry him away from the Braves near the trade deadline.