Ozzie Albies is heating up at exactly the right time, and the Atlanta Braves are taking notice.
On Sunday, the Atlanta second baseman continued his red-hot September by going 2-for-5 with a double and three RBIs in a key win over the Astros. That brings his stats this month to a .292 average, a stout .883 OPS, and a rising tally of three homers, six extra-base hits, and eight RBIs. Simply put: Albies is starting to look like the All-Star version Braves fans know all too well.
But this isn’t just a hot streak — it’s a reminder of who Albies has always been. Braves manager Brian Snitker summed it up best: “He’s not going to panic… he has an unbelievable confidence in his abilities.” That consistency is now paying off as Albies slides into different spots in the lineup — including hitting cleanup for just the fifth time this year.
And if history is any clue, Albies is ready for wherever he’s needed. Snitker pointed back to the 2021 World Series when he dropped Albies in the order during Game 6. The response? “He’s gonna hit wherever his name is… grab his bat, go up there and whack.”
Albies Moving All Around the Braves Lineup
Since August 12, Albies has moved all over the lineup — from third to seventh — and just kept producing. It’s not only helping the Braves right now, but it’s also significantly shifting the conversation around his contract.
Just weeks ago, there were whispers that the Braves might decline his $7 million club option and opt for a $4 million buyout instead. Now? That $7 million looks like an absolute steal. If Albies keeps this up, there’s no doubt Atlanta will keep him in the fold — and feel great about it.
Let’s not forget, Albies is still recovering from a wrist injury that impacted his second half last year. Swing mechanics and hand strength take time to return to full form, even after you’re medically cleared. But by next spring, he’ll be more than 18 months removed from that setback — and that could mean a fast start in 2026.
Ozzie Albies is back, and if this version sticks around, the Braves just got themselves a discount All-Star.
