ATLANTA — In February 2021, Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos expressed tons of excitement about re-signing Marcell Ozuna, which gave his club the big bat it sought that offseason.
“He’s very accountable, responsible, tremendous teammate, very honest and humble,” Anthopoulos said at the time. “Everything you want. Our environment fit him well. We got the best out of him, and he helped the team in so many ways, both on the field and in the (clubhouse).”
Hindsight is, of course, clear as day. But the contract has not unfolded as the Braves anticipated.
