According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Braves are not looking to simply trade Ozuna or their players away for prospects. The updated trade demands point to the team looking for more MLB-ready players, with the mindset that 2026 is the year, not far in the future.

In hopes of keeping Ozuna in the lineup all season, the Braves told the slugger to be “judicious on the base paths."

Though Ozuna is committed to staying in the lineup, the Braves might be forced into a brutal decision for the fan favorite, particularly given his contract situation. After signing a four-year, $65 million deal with the Braves, Ozuna is on a final season with the team before he has the chance to become a free agent.