Pirates plan to release Marcell Ozuna after disappointing season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:32 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly set to release designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, a $12 million free-agent signing. The move aims to clear roster space, possibly for Ronny Simon's anticipated call-up. Ozuna, who has struggled this season with a.203 batting average and negative bWAR, has been viewed as a liability on the team. While the release has not been officially confirmed, it is expected to occur shortly after the MLB trade deadline.
- •Pirates reportedly to release Marcell Ozuna following the trade deadline.
- •Ozuna has a.203 batting average and negative bWAR this season.
- •The potential move aims to make room for Ronny Simon.
- •Ozuna's one-year, $12 million contract is viewed as a failure.
- •No official confirmation of the release has been made yet.
- 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates reportedly to release $12M slugger who's been a disastrous signing
"This terrible free-agent pickup's time in Pittsburgh is reportedly coming to an end.
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