{"id":351360,"date":"2025-11-02T23:39:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T23:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/351360\/"},"modified":"2025-11-02T23:39:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T23:39:18","slug":"mlb-trade-rumors-new-york-mets-predicted-to-sign-16-million-atlanta-braves-star-as-pete-alonsos-replacement-ahead-of-trade-deadline-mlb-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/351360\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB trade rumors: New York Mets predicted to sign $16 million Atlanta Braves star as Pete Alonso\u2019s replacement ahead of trade deadline | MLB News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MLBPete Alonso (Image via Getty) The New York Mets are entering a crucial offseason, and all eyes are on the uncertain future of their franchise slugger, Pete Alonso. With Alonso potentially heading toward free agency or a trade, the Mets could be forced to find a new power bat to anchor their lineup. One intriguing – and surprising – name emerging as a potential target is Atlanta Braves veteran Marcell Ozuna.Ozuna, a three-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger, and Gold Glove winner, has been a central figure in the Braves\u2019 offensive success in recent seasons. Now, as Atlanta reportedly looks to shift its approach to the designated hitter position, Ozuna\u2019s future with the team appears uncertain – and the Mets could take advantage of that situation.<\/p>\n

New York Mets Exploring Power Options in the NL East<\/p>\n

With Alonso\u2019s future hanging in the balance, New York Mets\u2019 front office is expected to explore every avenue to maintain offensive firepower. Ozuna could offer a proven, right-handed power bat capable of driving in runs and keeping pressure on opposing pitchers. The 34-year-old slugger remains a formidable threat at the plate, known for his ability to produce consistent power numbers and handle high-leverage situations.\"Marcell<\/p>\n

Marcell Ozuna of the Braves (Image via Getty)<\/p>\n

Last season, the Braves reportedly attempted to trade Marcell Ozuna at the deadline, but multiple deals fell through. The veteran, who holds 10-5 rights (10 years in MLB, 5 with the same team), was said to have vetoed three separate trade proposals. Despite that, the expectation heading into 2026 is that Atlanta could revisit potential moves involving him as they adjust their roster strategy.<\/p>\n

Braves Adopting a New DH Philosophy<\/p>\n

Reports suggest that Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos and his staff are leaning toward a more flexible approach for the designated hitter role. Instead of relying on a full-time DH, the team plans to rotate players like Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr., Jurickson Profar, Sean Murphy, and Matt Olson through the position to keep them fresh. This marks a strategic shift that could make Ozuna expendable as Atlanta focuses on lineup versatility for the 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n

Why Marcell Ozuna Fits Perfectly in New York<\/p>\n

If Alonso departs, the New York Mets will need an established veteran presence to fill the void in the middle of their order. Marcell Ozuna\u2019s proven track record and familiarity with NL East pitching make him an ideal candidate. A short-term deal – likely one or two years – would give New York both stability and flexibility while allowing Ozuna to continue showcasing his value.<\/p>\n\nPlayer<\/td>\nCurrent Team<\/td>\nAwards<\/td>\nEstimated Contract<\/td>\nPotential Role with Mets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n Marcell Ozuna<\/td>\n Atlanta Braves<\/td>\n 3\u00d7 All-Star, 2\u00d7 Silver Slugger, Gold Glove<\/td>\n $65 Million (existing deal)<\/td>\n Power bat, DH\/OF option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Also read: MLB trade rumors: Detroit Tigers could sign $130 million Philadelphia Phillies All-Star as he prepares to enter free agency<\/a>Seeing Marcell Ozuna in Mets colors would certainly shock fans, given his long-standing rivalry with New York as a Brave. However, the move could be exactly what the New York Mets need to stay competitive in the NL East. If Alonso\u2019s time in Queens is nearing its end, Ozuna could serve as both a short-term spark and a bridge to the next era of Mets baseball – ensuring the team\u2019s power production doesn\u2019t skip a beat heading into 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Pete Alonso (Image via Getty) The New York Mets are entering a crucial offseason, and all eyes are…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":351361,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5122],"tags":[5229,1280,46712,56839,405,403,1305,5226,5225,5228,5227,3687,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":{"0":"post-351360","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-new-york","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-atlanta-braves","10":"tag-marcell-ozuna","11":"tag-mlb-trade-rumors","12":"tag-new-york","13":"tag-new-york-city","14":"tag-new-york-mets","15":"tag-newyork","16":"tag-newyorkcity","17":"tag-ny","18":"tag-nyc","19":"tag-pete-alonso","20":"tag-united-states","21":"tag-united-states-of-america","22":"tag-unitedstates","23":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","24":"tag-us","25":"tag-usa"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115482746205989752","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/351360","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=351360"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/351360\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/351361"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=351360"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=351360"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=351360"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}