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Ozzie Albies news
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The gist
Braves moved Ozzie Albies to DH for a rare day off defense. His recent slump and team's losing streak raise questions about his role.
Background
Ozzie Albies, the Atlanta Braves' star second baseman, has been struggling at the plate recently, and the team has been losing. To give him a break and potentially spark a turnaround, the Braves used him as the designated hitter for just the second time in his career, in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers on August 22, 2026.
How it unfolded
- Aug 19, 2026Ozzie Albies talks about his love of fish in an MLB video.
- Aug 20, 2026Braves move Albies up in the lineup against the Chicago White Sox.
- Aug 21, 2026Braves adjust batting order, sliding Albies down for the series opener vs. Brewers.
- Aug 22, 2026Albies gets a rare DH day, batting fifth. He goes 2 for 4 in a 4-1 loss to the Brewers.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Scott Coleman noted that things have been trending down for Albies for a while, suggesting the DH day is well-timed.