3 Atlanta Braves stealing money from the team thanks to bad contracts

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Aug 20, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) in the dugout in opposition to the Houston Astros in the sixth inning at Truist Park. Necessary Credit score: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports activities

(*3*)The Atlanta Braves have nearly their whole core locked up on very team-friendly offers. They’re arrange to be aggressive for a very long time due to it, however nonetheless have some gamers on terrible offers which might influence that. Who from the team is stealing money due to a bad contract?

(*3*)The Atlanta Braves have achieved an unbelievable job at constructing and sustaining a core that has already gained a World Collection. Atlanta has Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies, Spencer Strider, Michael Harris, Austin Riley, Matt Olson, and even newcomer Sean Murphy on contract extensions, which is actually exceptional.

The Braves seem to be set to compete for the subsequent half-decade or longer and it’s due to these nice worth offers. Sadly, Alex Anthopoulos has made a few signings he’s doubtless regretting proper now.

1. Marcell Ozuna’s contract has been a catastrophe for the Braves

Marcell Ozuna had a monster yr for the Braves in the shortened 2020 season, hitting .336 and main the league with 18 residence runs and 56 RBI. He performed in all 60 video games and completed sixth in the NL MVP balloting. That season earned him a four-year $65 million greenback deal that offseason which features a membership possibility for the 2025 season.

The Braves have gotten extra bad than good since signing Ozuna to this deal. He’s been in the information for a number of causes off the subject, most notably a home violence arrest again in 2021.

Off-field points like which are by no means good, and to make issues worse, he’s given them virtually nothing on the subject. He’s slashed .222/.278/.397 with 30 residence runs and 82 RBI in 172 video games since inking the deal. 30 residence runs isn’t too bad, however averaging solely 15 after 2020 when he hit 18 in simply 60 video games isn’t nice.

To make issues worse, Ozuna has regressed and is an terrible defender. He can present some energy however does little or no else. There’s an excellent probability he doesn’t earn a beginning job if he doesn’t play properly in the spring. I’d be shocked if he lasts by the 2024 season, the last yr of his assured deal.