Analyst questions future of Marcell Ozuna with Pirates amid struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:55 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
MLB analyst Kerry Miller discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates' recent struggles, referencing Marcell Ozuna's ineffective performance as a DH this season. Over 51 games, Ozuna has a batting average of.193, leading the team to limit his at-bats. Despite injuries to Konnor Griffin and Oneil Cruz, the Pirates have substituted Ozuna in favor of other players, raising questions about his future with the team. Discussions about possibly designating him for assignment are emerging.
- •Pirates have gone 3-7 in their last 10 games.
- •Ozuna has a.193 batting average and five home runs.
- •He has appeared in just five of the last 17 games.
- •The team has been substituting him at DH for better options.
- •Analyst suggests he may be designated for assignment soon.
- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — MLB analyst questions if the Pirates should give up on this slugger
"This offseason acquisition hasn't worked out.
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