Bleacher Report's Tim Kelly argued the Atlanta Braves should re-sign designated hitter Marcell Ozuna and not trade him at the MLB deadline.

With Michael Harris II finding his power stroke, Ronald Acuña Jr. hitting .375 after missing almost a full season and Marcel Ozuna fighting through a hip issue, the Braves are hoping their offensive recovery has not come too late.

Marcell Ozuna would be a huge trade chip for the Atlanta Braves if they chose to cash in. The 34-year-old designated hitter has been one of Major League Baseball's premier sluggers over the last three years,

The Atlanta Braves front office has been on the receiving end of some, well, let's just call them unkind words the past few weeks. Alex Anthopoulos rules with a

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Though Ozuna is committed to staying in the lineup, the Braves might be forced into a brutal decision for the fan favorite, particularly given his contract situation. After signing a four-year, $65 million deal with the Braves, Ozuna is on a final season with the team before he has the chance to become a free agent.

The Atlanta Braves are a mess. Yes, they finally won a series for the first time in almost a month, but with a record of 29-38, they're 14.0 games back of the N

In hopes of keeping Ozuna in the lineup all season, the Braves told the slugger to be “judicious on the base paths."

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