The Atlanta Braves have been very reluctant to consider themselves potential sellers this season. But that appears to be the reality the club faces entering the unofficial second half of the season.
USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported on July 13 the Braves might make players on expiring contracts available. Then on Thursday, MLB insider Jon Heyman discussed the potential of designated hitter Marcell Ozuna being on the move.
"Heyman predicted that Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna 'is gonna get traded,'" Bleacher Report's Doric Sam wrote. "He noted that the Braves 'are gonna have to sell the pieces that are, at this point, on expiring contracts,' and also pointed out that Ozuna is unlikely to receive a qualifying offer from Atlanta.