The Pirates Are Signing Veteran DH Marcell Ozuna, AP Source Says
The Pirates signed Ozuna to add left-right balance and power to an offense that hit a major league low of 117 home runs last season, officials said.
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal with veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna, pending a physical examination.
- Ozuna, a 35-year-old free agent, hit.232 with 21 home runs and 68 RBIs for the Atlanta Braves last season.
- The Pirates hope Ozuna's addition will boost their lineup, which was among the worst in the majors in 2025.
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Pirates sign designated hitter Ozuna - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed free agent designated hitter Marcell Ozuna to a one-year, $12 million contract. The former All-Star spent the past six seasons with the Atlanta Braves. He hit .232 with 21 home runs and 68 RBI’s last season. In 2024, he hit 39 home runs. The post Pirates sign designated hitter Ozuna appeared first on ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA.
Slugger Marcell Ozuna joins Pirates on 1-year deal
After months spent trying to shore up MLB’s least productive lineup, the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday were on the verge of signing designated hitter Marcell Ozuna to a one-year, $12 million contract, a league source confirmed to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal.
Pirates Legend Sends Clear Message After Latest Move
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a big move to start the week, adding veteran DH Marcell Ozuna on a one-year deal. Andrew McCutchen responded with a move of his own. The longtime Pirate removed references to the team from his social media profiles (hat tip to Josh Rowntree of 93.7 The Fan). The decision comes a day after McCutchen dropped a hype video on Instagram with the caption “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14.…
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