Pirates to release Marcell Ozuna, promote Ronny Simon for roster spot, AP source says

The Pittsburgh Pirates are cutting ties with veteran designated hitter Marcell Ozuna as they gear up for a playoff push

The Pirates are shaking things up in their lineup. Marcell Ozuna, whom Pittsburgh signed last February to a one-year, $12 million contract, was released by the team Wednesday it looks to keep pace in a challenging NL Wild Card race. Pittsburgh is 3 1/2 back of the last Wild Card spot, with the Marlins and Padres also c

Pittsburgh Pirates release DH Marcell Ozuna amid offensive struggles  USA Today

The Pittsburgh Pirates released designated hitter Marcell Ozuna after a career-worst offensive slump, a league source told UPI on Wednesday.

The slugger was signed to a one-year deal last offseason with a mutual option for 2027.

The Pirates deepened their bullpen at the deadline but not its lineup, which was been hampered lack of production from Ozuna.

Source: Pirates release DH Marcell Ozuna amid offensive woes  ESPN