As the MLB trade deadline nears, Marcell Ozuna is a top candidate to be dealt by the struggling Braves, with the Detroit Tigers emerging as a logical landing spot for the power-hitting DH.

The Atlanta Braves season has not lived up to expectations. They could look to move on from some pending free agents at the upcoming trade deadline.

The Atlanta Braves appear out of the playoff race and will likely sell at the trade deadline. However, there are still ways things could get even worse.

Former Atlanta Braves World Series champion pitcher Jesse Chavez announced his retirement on Thursday after spending parts of 18 seasons in the big leagues with nine different teams. Per David O'Brien,

Jesse Chavez is calling it quits. The 41-year-old right-hander announced his retirement from baseball after 18 big league seasons during an appearance on “Foul Territory” on Thursday. “As of now, I don’t think we’re going to keep going,” Chavez said. “I think this is it. Time to turn the page and focus on the next chapter of life.”

After 657 appearances over 18 seasons with nine different clubs, right-hander Jesse Chavez announced his retirement Thursday.