The Atlanta Braves have a tough decision in the offseason with Ozzie Albies as the veteran infielder has been abysmal this season.

His poor play also affects his trade value as the end of the regular season approaches. Braves insider Dave O'Brien from The Athletic believes Albies will be back with the team next year.

"It seems likely Albies will be back, since his affordable $7 million team option comes with a pricey $4 million buyout," wrote O'Brien. "But his offense has declined steadily, with his .849 OPS and 126 OPS+ in 2023 standing as his only season in the past four in which he posted an OPS as high as .710 or an OPS+ higher than 93."

One bad season can be chalked up to just that: a bad season. Two consecutive seasons of poor offensive play is concerning. With just $3 million d

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