Braves Decline D’Arnaud’s Option But Pick Up Ozuna’s

Atlanta Braves News

The Atlanta Braves have decided to decline catcher Travis d'Arnaud's $8 million team option for the 2023 season, according to multiple reports. D'Arnaud, 33, is now a free agent. The Braves did exercise their $18 million option on outfielder Marcell Ozuna, keeping him in Atlanta for another season.

Braves Decline D’Arnaud’s Option

D'Arnaud has been a solid contributor for the Braves since joining the team in 2020. He has a career batting average of .272 with 83 home runs and 360 RBIs in 652 games. However, he struggled at the plate in 2022, hitting just .214 with 11 home runs and 56 RBIs in 113 games.

The Braves' decision to decline d'Arnaud's option is likely due to his struggles at the plate and his age. The team has several other catching options on their roster, including Sean Murphy, William Contreras, and Manny Piña.

Braves Exercise Ozuna’s Option

Ozuna, 31, has been a key part of the Braves' offense since joining the team in 2020. He has a career batting average of .280 with 189 home runs and 612 RBIs in 925 games. He was an All-Star in 2021 and helped the Braves win the World Series that year.

Ozuna struggled at the plate in 2022, hitting just .226 with 23 home runs and 77 RBIs in 156 games. However, the Braves are hoping that he can bounce back in 2023 and be a key part of their offense once again.