The MLB trade deadline always brings speculation, but this summer, a bold proposal could send shockwaves through the National League. The Cincinnati Reds, a team teetering between buyer and seller status, are reportedly eyeing Atlanta Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna, a $65 million star whose bat could transform Cincinnati’s playoff hopes. With the Braves seeking roster flexibility and the Reds desperate for a middle-of-the-order threat, a deal centered around Ozuna and a package of young Reds talent is suddenly plausible.
Marcell Ozuna has been a force in the Braves’ lineup since his arrival.