The Atlanta Braves announced they re-signed outfielder Marcell Ozuna to a four-year, $64 million contract that includes a club option for a fifth year at $16 million, along with a $1 million buyout.
Ozuna was one of the best free agents on the market this winter and was linked to a number of clubs, including the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman made it clear at the beginning of the offseason that the team was looking to add a right-handed bat. Although Justin Turner remained the favorite to fill that role, signing Ozuna was also a possibility.