Braves' Star Marcell Ozuna Predicted to Sign with Twins on Short-Term Deal
The Atlanta Braves are unlikely to re-sign star hitter Marcell Ozuna, and he's now being courted by the Minnesota Twins as a short-term solution. A three-time All-Star entering his 14th season, Ozuna has proven himself to be a consistent power threat, with 20-plus home runs under his belt.
According to Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter, the Twins' interest in Ozuna is rooted in their desire to buy low and flip him at the trade deadline. With a roster undergoing significant retooling, the Twins are focused on acquiring talent that can make an impact down the stretch.
Ozuna's age – he's now 35 – isn't a concern, as he showed last season with a .232/.355/.400 slash line and 21 home runs. His recent All-Star status in 2024 is a testament to his ability to produce at a high level. If he signs on a cheap one-year deal, the Twins could be a prime destination for teams looking to bolster their power bat.
Target Field has proven to be a hitter-friendly ballpark over the past three years, according to Baseball Savant. If Ozuna puts up strong numbers in the first half, the Twins would have an attractive asset to trade or sell at the deadline. With several teams likely to take notice of his availability, the Twins could find themselves with multiple suitors vying for Ozuna's services.
The Atlanta Braves are unlikely to re-sign star hitter Marcell Ozuna, and he's now being courted by the Minnesota Twins as a short-term solution. A three-time All-Star entering his 14th season, Ozuna has proven himself to be a consistent power threat, with 20-plus home runs under his belt.
According to Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter, the Twins' interest in Ozuna is rooted in their desire to buy low and flip him at the trade deadline. With a roster undergoing significant retooling, the Twins are focused on acquiring talent that can make an impact down the stretch.
Ozuna's age – he's now 35 – isn't a concern, as he showed last season with a .232/.355/.400 slash line and 21 home runs. His recent All-Star status in 2024 is a testament to his ability to produce at a high level. If he signs on a cheap one-year deal, the Twins could be a prime destination for teams looking to bolster their power bat.
Target Field has proven to be a hitter-friendly ballpark over the past three years, according to Baseball Savant. If Ozuna puts up strong numbers in the first half, the Twins would have an attractive asset to trade or sell at the deadline. With several teams likely to take notice of his availability, the Twins could find themselves with multiple suitors vying for Ozuna's services.
! I mean we all know 35 isn't old but teams are always worried about the injury factor and how it affects production. But ozuna is like that one player who just gets it done no matter what 
. His stats last season were insane! 21 home runs with a .232/.355/.400 slash line? That's like a superpower 
! And don't even get me started on target field being hitter friendly, it's like a dream come true for ozuna and the twins. They're basically printing money if he puts up numbers in the first half 
. I'm all for the twins taking a chance on him, I think they'd be a top contender with ozuna in the lineup. Let's see how this plays out, fingers crossed for ozuna and the twins!
I think it's crazy how teams are looking to "buy low" on players like Ozuna now that he's 35... in theory it makes sense but is it really worth taking a risk on a short-term deal? 
And honestly, don't we want teams to focus on long-term stability over quick fixes? 
. still, ozuna is a power threat and teams need those. maybe the twins will be able to hold onto him or sign him to a decent deal... but i'm not counting on it 
He's got that All-Star magic in him and he's proven it year after year. I'm not surprised he's getting interest from teams like the Twins who wanna buy low and flip him for a profit. 
That power threat is hard to come by! The Twins are trying to buy low and flip him at the deadline, but I think they'll get burned if they don't offer him more than a one-year deal 
. He's proved himself consistently, and teams will pay top dollar for that kind of production 
. I'm rooting for Ozuna to stay in Minnesota - it would be a great move for them! 
its not fair to him at all... or the teams that were really interested in keeping him around. i mean, 35 is old for an mlb player... but ozuna showed me last year he still got it 
so the twins think they can just swoop in and buy low? 
and then try to sell him at the trade deadline? thats just crazy talk 
. They're not committing to a big contract and can flip him at the trade deadline if he doesn't pan out. Target Field is already known as a hitter-friendly park, so it's likely Ozuna will put up decent numbers even with a cheap deal.
. Marcell Ozuna is a prime example of someone who's still got it but not at the peak of his career, which makes him an attractive "buy low" candidate for teams like the Twins. It's a lesson in being open to new opportunities and not getting too hung up on what could've been 
. We're 35 and still crushing it - that's a mindset we can all learn from! 
. If he can put up decent numbers in the first half, they can flip him at the trade deadline and make some real moves to contend for the playoffs 
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. And let's be real, he's only getting older, but not old enough to be considered done yet 
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twins are trying to get a good deal on him before they retool their roster and i can see why they'd want someone who can put up 20+ home runs even at 35 years old 
. Like what if he signs with them but then gets injured and they're stuck with him? That's a risk. But on the other hand, 20+ home runs is a game-changer in baseball...