Ozuna doubled twice off Taillon, scoring on Olson's sacrifice and contributing to Atlanta's early offense; he remained part of a Braves lineup that pushed Chicago late despite the setback.

Ozuna, a major offensive contributor since 2020, has underperformed this season and vetoed three deadline trades, keeping him in Atlanta and shaping the Braves’ offseason decisions and potential roster structure with lingering 10-5 rights and agent-facing discussions.

Ozuna lost everyday DH duties as Atlanta shifted toward more lineup flexibility, dipping into a bench roll as the final month approaches. A fantasy takeaway: benching risk increases, but occasional DH time could surface if healing holds, making him a high-variance pick with upside if he reclaims the job.

Ozuna continues to get at-bats at DH, offering steady power and counting stats in the Braves’ potent lineup. His role as a DH keeps him relevant for fantasy those seeking a reliable source of RBIs and homers, especially in matchups that favor right-handed power.

Ozuna anchored as Braves DH, nine straight starts and 12 of 13 overall with strong .981 OPS and five homers, shaping his fantasy appeal as Atlanta leans into his bat in a key lineup spot.