3. Marcell Ozuna
This isn’t to debate whether or not Ozuna should still be on Atlanta’s roster or whether or not the team made the right decision allowing the outfielder to return but dealing with the reality that Ozuna will be a contributor in 2023.
Marcell started out as a much-needed power source hitting 18 homers and batting .338 in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. Ozuna followed this up by hitting .213 and .226 over the past two seasons hitting thirty homers in the two years combined.
If Ozuna can get anywhere close to the level he played in the 2020 season or in his seasons with the Cardinals the Braves lineup has an argument as the best in the league.
Marcell is here for one simple reason, to hit the ball a long way and drive in base runners. His defense has regressed throughout his career and left Ozuna as a below-average left fielder. The Braves are going to give the outfielder consistent chances to attempt to find the form he showed during the 2020 season.
If Ozuna can return to this level or even be the productive hitter he was with the Marlins and Cardinals the Braves lineup alone could carry them on another World Series run.