Atlanta Braves News: Marcell Ozuna Participates in Home Run Derby, Sale Wins, More

Monday was a busy day on and off the field for the Atlanta Braves.

On the field, the Braves pulled off one of their most impressive wins of the season. Coming back from behind while beating an opponent who scored 4 or more runs in a game for the first time since April 17th is no small feat. The Braves combined the long ball with timely hits once again tonight, and the result was winning three of four games against teams that were in the NLCS last year.

Off the field, Atlanta decided to give Chris Sale an extra day of rest and recalled Bryce Elder to the major leagues to start Monday. Atlanta also brought Eddie Rosario back to the Braves. To make room, Dylan Lee and Luke Williams were sent to the minor leagues. Rosario’s return is certainly noteworthy, as he has had many good moments for the Braves over the past few years. However, he has also struggled at the plate a lot this season, so time will tell what his ultimate value is to the Braves this year.

Braves News

Marcell Ozuna will compete in the 2024 Home Run Derby and look to become the first Braves player to win the event.

Drake Baldwin continued to impress this weekend in Gwinnett, hitting another home run for the Stripers.

The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports that the Braves are pursuing outfielders in preliminary trade talks with the trade deadline just weeks away.

Atlanta has reportedly designated outfielder JP Martinez for assignment.

MLB News

Bobby Witt Jr. will also participate in the 2024 Home Run Derby.

The Marlins are increasingly open to the idea of ​​trading Jazz Chisholm Jr. at the trade deadline.

The Cardinals beat the Nationals on Monday and continue to put some pressure on the Braves in the NL Wild Card standings.

In mlb.com’s latest Cy Young poll, Tarik Skubal and Chris Sale lead the American League and National League polls.