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Pirates release struggling DH Marcell Ozuna

The Pittsburgh Pirates released veteran designated hitter Marcell Ozuna on Tuesday after a season in which he batted .203 with eight home runs.

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The short version

The Pittsburgh Pirates released veteran designated hitter Marcell Ozuna on Tuesday. The move follows a season in which he batted .203 with eight home runs.

The Pittsburgh Pirates released veteran designated hitter Marcell Ozuna on August 5, 2026.2,1 Ozuna batted .203 with eight home runs during the season leading up to his release.2 The Pirates' decision to release Ozuna was described as a lineup adjustment by the team.3

Ozuna had previously been a 40-home run slugger in prior seasons, according to reports.1

Why it matters

  • Marcell Ozuna is a designated hitter, a position in Major League Baseball where a player bats but does not play a defensive position.2

  • The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.3,2,1

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