Moving along with MMO’s preseason ranking of positional groups around the National League East is the designated hitter. Since the DH became a universal permanent fixture in 2022, some teams have thrived with the role while others are still figuring it out. Right now, the NL East is home to some of the best power-hitting teams in baseball, making it one of the most exciting divisions to...
We’re about to enter the second full season with the designated hitter in the National League. Teams are likely to use a lot of different players at the position throughout the season to rest their legs a little bit. However, each team has one or two players who are expected to get the bulk of the time at DH this season. In the NL East, the DH spot boasts a few guys who can slug. The Mets...
Just as the Mets and Braves got underway for their series at Citi Field, Major League Baseball learned that Atlanta Braves star outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested early Saturday in Fulton County, Georgia for domestic violence. Per ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan, Ozuna is charged with misdemeanor battery — family violence and aggravated assault — strangulation. Passan also reported that Major...
One of the biggest sluggers left on the open market is close to finding a home. The Atlanta Braves announced that they and outfielder Marcell Ozuna have agreed on a four-year, $65 million deal. The contract would include a fifth-year option that can raise the overall value to $80 million. Ozuna, 30, latched on with the Braves last winter on a one-year “prove it” type deal after...
Ken Davidoff of the New York Post is reporting that the Mets are interested in free agent designated hitter Marcell Ozuna. While that may shock some, it makes sense for the Mets to do so. The Mets lineup is very left-handed, and they could use another right-handed bat in the lineup, especially against left handers. In 54 plate appearances against left-handers in 2020, Ozuna hit .356/.463/.867...
Marcell Ozuna Position: Outfield Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 29 (11/12/1990) Traditional Stats: .338/.431/.636, 60 games, 14 doubles, 18 HR, 56 RBI Advanced Stats: 2.3 bWAR, 2.5 fWAR, 175 OPS+, 179 wRC+ Defensive Stats: -2 DRS, -2.7 UZR, -16.1 UZR/150 After spending six of his first eight big league seasons in the NL East, Mets fans are very familiar with the name Marcell Ozuna. At 100 career games...
Quick! Without cheating – how many home runs has Edwin Díaz given up this season? Man, it feels like a million. There was of course that one against Marcell Ozuna to blow the game against the Braves. And oh, who could forget the demoralizing two-run shot by Aaron Hicks when he blew the game against the hated Yankees. And yeah, then there was… Actually, that was it. Two home runs...
Major League Baseball’s hot stove hasn’t quite warmed up just yet, but let’s take a look at what’s simmering in the slow-cooker. Jose Abreu Gets New Contract Jose Abreu, 32, signed a three-year, $50 million deal to remain on the south side of Chicago for the foreseeable future on Friday, the largest free-agent deal in the White Sox’ 118-year history. As per a team...
Japanese Slugger Posted The Yokohama BayStars announced Friday that they have posted Yoshitomo Tsutsugo. The 28-year-old hit .272/.388/.511 with 29 home runs in 131 games for the BayStars. He has experience playing first base, third base, and left field. The left-handed hitter has four straight seasons with at least 80 walks and has a career .382 OBP in the Japanese Central League. Blue Jays are...
Major League Baseball’s deadline for impending free agents to accept or decline their former team’s $17.8 million, one-year qualifying offers for 2020 passed at 5 PM ET on Thursday. Of the ten extended deals, just two players accepted. As expected, Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler declined the qualifying offer. Brodie Van Wagenen told reporters on Thursday that he expects the Mets to...
Cardinals Agree To Deal With Wainwright, Ozuna Rejects QO The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Tuesday that they have officially agreed to terms with pitcher Adam Wainwright on a one-year contract for the 2020 season. Salary details include a guaranteed $5M and an additional $5M in potential incentives. A reunion seemed to be a foregone conclusion, as both sides appeared to show immediate...
The Mets’ defense was abysmal in 2019. Their -93 DRS was the second-worst by a team with a winning record since the stat has been recorded. So, it should be obvious that the Mets need to address this over the offseason. The issue is the Mets don’t have many roster spots to help fix their defense. It’s likely that as many as 10 position players from last season will return to...
