The Atlanta Braves are going to release the Dominican Marcell Ozuna despite the fact that they still owe him a lot of money.
Grant McAuley reports that reporter Ken Rosenthal reported that Atlanta Braves they are just waiting for the legal process to finish Marcell Ozuna to release it.
Ozuna faces charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, he was arrested in the early hours of Friday and released that same day, at that time he told the officers ‘I’m Ozuna from Los Bravos’, alleging that he was just celebrating his team’s victory in the night before once morest the New York Mets.
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The officers proceeded to take him with them claiming that he was driving under the influence of alcohol, which is seen as a violation of a law in the United States of America. The fact that “Bear” He is free, it does not mean that he is free of charges, he simply paid a bail like a normal citizen. However, even his legal case is not over.
Apparently the patience of the Atlanta Braves with Marcell Ozuna It was finished, who missed almost all of last season when he was involved in a case of domestic violence, where he was also arrested. It should be noted that on top of that his performance has been lousy this 2022,
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How is Ozuna’s contract? Are the Braves willing?
Looking ahead to 2021 following leading the National League in home runs, the Dominican Marcell Ozuna He signed a 64 million, 4-year deal with the Atlanta Braves with the goal of being a free agent at the end of the 2024 season. However, it might be earlier and not on his own.
How much do they owe you?
Those 64 million are divided as follows:
- 2021-16 million (Paid)
- 2022-16 million (They still haven’t finished paying him)
- 2023-16 million
- 2024-16 million
- 2025- $16 million team option and $1 million buyout.
Ozuna, 31 years old, 6’1 tall and 225 pounds, is a two-time all-star, gold glove and one-time silver bat.
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Once the legal process plays out, @Ken_Rosenthal said he expects the #Braves to release Marcell Ozuna following his DUI arrest.
Ozuna is owed $41 million through 2024 and has batted .214 with 27 HR, a .653 OPS and -1.4 WAR since the start of 2021 (155 G).pic.twitter.com/G9hDrjnlyj
— Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) August 20, 2022
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– Eliezer González Caraballo (@ElieGonzalezC) August 20, 2022
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