Atlanta Braves trade proposal swaps Ozzie Albies with best hitter at position in Major League Baseball originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Over the past few years, there have been some rumors that the Atlanta Braves could look to move on from Ozzie Albies. With the idea of the Arizona Diamondbacks potentially looking to trade Ketel Marte, some believe that there could be a potential trade to be made.
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In a trade idea from Mark Morales-Smith of Sports Illustrated, the Braves would acquire Marte from the Diamondbacks for Albies and more.
Braves receive: Ketel Marte
Diamondbacks receive: Albies, Hurston Waldrep
“Albies has been a very good Brave, but injuries have become an issue for him,” Morales-Smith wrote.
Marte’s offensive profile would give a different look to the Braves’ lineup construction, as he’s one of the better hitters in baseball.
“Marte brings more pop to the Braves lineup than they have gotten in a few years now from any middle infielders,” he added.
“Unless they believe that Nacho Alvarez is prepared to have a breakout season, they need an upgrade at the position, and they need more consistent offense after their disastrous 2025 season.”
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While Waldrep is really good and can be special in a few years, it’s tough to see a scenario where the Diamondbacks would make this trade. Albies just hasn’t been that good over the past few seasons, whether due to injury or other factors, and Marte is clearly the best second baseman in the game.
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