Pirates Cut Ozuna After Poor Season | MLB News

The Pittsburgh Pirates are cutting ties with Marcell Ozuna, designating him for assignment after a disastrous season that saw him hit just .203 with a .327 slugging percentage and an on-base rate of .286 — striking out 80 times in 252 at-bats. His poor performance, combined with fan backlash over his perceived lack of effort and a controversial past, made his $12M one-year deal feel like a massive misstep. Ozuna struggled from day one, barely cracked .200 until late June, and was often benched or platooned — especially against lefties. Now, the Pirates are turning to utilityman Ronny Simon, who’s been crushing it in Triple-A and can play multiple positions, signaling a new era focused on versatility and value over high-priced underperformance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c0dc311c37743715