Pirates management continues to back struggling DH Marcell Ozuna
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:41 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates are standing by designated hitter Marcell Ozuna despite his poor performance. In 49 games this season, Ozuna is batting.193 with five home runs and has a -.8 WAR. General Manager Ben Cherington expressed confidence in Ozuna’s potential to improve, emphasizing that he is a crucial part of the team. Manager Don Kelly has utilized different players at DH this season, reflecting lineup flexibility as they work through Ozuna's struggles. Cherington mentioned they expect Ozuna to eventually find his groove, which follows his history of overcoming slow starts.
- •Marcell Ozuna is hitting.193 with 5 home runs this season.
- •He has a -.8 WAR after 49 games.
- •Pirates GM Ben Cherington supports Ozuna's role in the team.
- •Manager Don Kelly has rotated multiple players at DH.
- •Cherington expects Ozuna to eventually break out of his slump.
- 9:41 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates management stands behind struggling Marcell Ozuna
"He’s wearing Bonds’ number but he’s nowhere close to Bonds’ numbers.
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