Pirates Cut Ties with Veteran Slugger Marcell Ozuna After a Nightmarish Slump Amid Playoff Chase
The Pirates moved on after Ozuna hit .203 with eight home runs and a .613 OPS in 70 games, then plan to promote Ronny Simon.
- On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates released designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, ending the veteran's tenure after less than one full season. ESPN confirmed the move amid reports from multiple outlets.
- Signed to a $12 million contract this past offseason, the 35-year-old Ozuna struggled significantly, batting.203 with eight home runs and 29 RBIs in 70 games. He also recorded 80 strikeouts.
- Featuring three All-Star appearances, two Silver Sluggers, and one Gold Glove, Ozuna holds a career.267 batting average with 304 home runs and 977 RBIs across 1,678 hits. His decorated résumé contrasts sharply with this season's decline.
- Filling the roster spot, the Pirates will call up switch-hitting utility man Ronny Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis. Simon, 26, is batting.330 with seven homers, 63 RBIs, and 33 stolen bases in 99 games.
- Currently in third place in the National League Central, the Pirates remain in the National League Wild Card race after acting as aggressive buyers at Monday's trade deadline. They trail the Milwaukee Brewers by 14 games.
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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes is generally seen as one of the top pitchers in all of baseball.But over his last few starts, Skenes hasn’t looked very much like the dominant ace the league has come to know. In his last three starts, Skenes has allowed 13 runs over 14.1 innings pitched.His command has […] The post Pirates Insider Reveals Worrisome Reason Paul Skenes is Struggling appeared first on HEAVY.
Pirates end ties with Ozuna - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Pirates cut ties with designated hitter Marcel Ozuna Wednesday, officially releasing the 35-year old veteran slugger. The Pirates had signed the former three-time All-Star to a one-year $12 million deal in February, with a mutual option for 2027. He batted just .203 over 70 games with eight home runs and 29 RBI’s. The Pirates called up outfielder Ronny Simon to take his roster spot. Simon had been batting .330 for Triple-A Indianapolis this …
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Pittsburgh Pirates release DH Marcell Ozuna after difficult season at the plate
The Pittsburgh Pirates have released designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, ending a disappointing tenure less than six months after signing the veteran slugger to a one-year, $12 million contract intended to strengthen the club’s offense. The move comes as Pittsburgh continues to push for a National League postseason berth while seeking greater production from its lineup. Ozuna, 35, struggled throughout the season, batting .203 with eight home runs, …
Paul Skenes gets a new catcher but still is not as sharp as the Pirates lose to Brewers
MILWAUKEE — The big Pittsburgh Pirates news of Wednesday came pregame. Marcell Ozuna was released. And when the lineup came out, Endy Rodriguez was catching Paul Skenes, not Henry Davis.
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