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

Chavez’s retirement comes two weeks after he was designated for assignment by the Braves. Over his long career, Chavez played for nine teams, including three stints in Atlanta, two with the Blue Jays, Angels, Rangers and Cubs, in addition to stops with the Pirates, Royals, A’s and Dodgers.

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