Ozuna posted big power numbers in 2023 (40 HR, 100 RBI) and remained productive in 2024 (39 HR, 104 RBI, and a .300+ average), but regression emerged in the latest season with 21 HR, 68 RBI and a .232/.355/.400 line over 145 games. His looming free agency and rumored trade vetoes by his agent create uncertainty about his future role and fantasy value with Atlanta or elsewhere.

<p>Ozuna opened the scoring with an RBI single in the second, providing Atlanta’s early offense before Pittsburgh’s late surge.</p><p>The veteran’s run-producing contact helped set the tone, even as the Braves could not sustain it against the Pirates’ bullpen.</p>

Ozuna is part of the NL LVP cluster highlighted by Stark, signaling that even strong NL lineups can see their stars fall into late-season durability and value questions. His inclusion emphasizes a broader trend of unexpected production dips across the league.

Ozuna added a solo homer in the eighth, contributing to Atlanta’s late offensive flare.

Ozuna delivered an RBI single in the third inning, contributing to Atlanta’s offense as Albies exited. He remains part of the core of Braves hitters providing run production, even as the club navigates late-season injuries and a disappointing postseason outcome.