It is fair to say that Marcell Ozuna's time with the Atlanta Braves was a rollercoaster to put it kindly. There were certainly some incredible highs including his near-Triple Crown during the COVID-shortenened 2020 season as well as his 2024 season where he posted a .925 OPS and finished fourth in the MVP race. However, there were also some injuries, some horrid seasons, as well as troubling off-the-field issues that may have prevented the Braves from trading him at the deadline.
After a disappointing showing in 2025, arguments for another reunion with Ozuna seemed to fall by the wayside.