Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna missed the game against the Blue Jays in Toronto due to a sore hip, returning to Atlanta for an MRI. Manager Brian Snitker confirmed Ozuna is day-to-day with inflammation in his hip, receiving treatment in Atlanta to monitor his condition.
Ozuna, 34, holds a .306 batting average with three home runs and eight RBIs in 15 games this season. Snitker observed Ozuna's hip issue impacting his performance while running bases, prompting medical evaluation and precautionary measures. Bryan De La Cruz assumed the DH role in Ozuna's absence for the game against the Blue Jays.