BREAKING: Marcell Ozuna BREAKS SILENCE on Painful Injury Battle! 😱🔥

Amid a rough 27-31 start that has them sitting in fourth place in the NL East, the Atlanta Braves are making headlines for reasons beyond their on-field performance. A surprising revelation from veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna has added to the growing concerns around the team. According to David O’Brien of The Athletic, Ozuna has been quietly playing through a torn right hip—an injury that hadn’t been publicly disclosed until now.

Fans had noticed something was off earlier in the season, particularly how Ozuna was being subbed out on the bases late in games, despite continuing to hit well. Now, it’s clear there was more going on than simple fatigue. The 34-year-old acknowledged he’s been dealing with the hip tear for weeks but has continued to play through it.

“I’ve been kind of slow because I don’t want to rotate, because my hip is kind of shut down a little bit,” Ozuna explained. “I had a tear in my right hip, so I just keep battling. I’m trying to help my team. That’s the most important thing. I want to be in the lineup every day and do whatever I can for my team.”

The news raises questions about how the Braves are managing their lineup and injuries overall. General Manager Alex Anthopoulos confirmed that Ozuna will remain active but will have to carefully manage the injury through the rest of the season. Even with limited rest, Ozuna has continued to produce at an elite level, slashing .284 with 10 homers and a .901 OPS—making him one of the top-performing DHs in the league.