After the Braves traded Jason Heyward to the Cardinals on Monday, it appears as if outfielder Justin Upton could be the next man to leave Atlanta, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today on Monday. Per Nightengale, the Mariners are a strong suitor to acquire the 27-year-old right fielder.

Amid recent reports, president of baseball operations John Hart said he's still willing to have Upton back next season, per the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

"As we sit here today, there certainly is a good chance Justin is back with us next year," Hart said.

Upton batted .270 with 29 homers and 102 RBI in 566 at-bats in 2014.