A recent MLB mock trade has the Detroit Tigers trading for the Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna.
Despite the Detroit Tigers still having an eight-game lead in the AL Central, July hasn't been a great month for them. Since July 9, they have a record of 2-12.
The Tigers haven't won a series since taking two of three from the Tampa Bay Rays from July 7-9. On Sunday, they snapped a six-game losing streak with a 10-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
They will look to host the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-game series that will conclude the month, and it will officially close the MLB trade deadline.
With this being said, despite having one of the best records in baseball, the Tigers could be looking to make some trades before the window closes on Thursday.
The Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suarez has been the most popular name that has been in headlines, and the Tigers could go after the third baseman. But if Arizona goes down a different route with him, there are other players that Detroit could pivot towards.
According to Mark Morales-Smith of SI.com, the Tigers could be targeting the Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna.
Ozuna's production has declined significantly recently, and the Braves decided to demote the long-time everyday player to a bench role.
At 34 years old, the Braves' designated hitter's stats declined from a .280 BA, .426 OBP, .457 SLG, and a .883 OPS at the start of June to a .232 BA, .358 OBP, .384 SLG, and .743 OPS as of July 28.
Amid Detroit's recent slump, it's become clear the Tigers have several areas in need of upgrades. Marcell Ozuna has emerged as a potential trade target as they look to remain as a World Series contender this 2025 season.
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