Pittsburgh Pirates maintain faith in Marcell Ozuna's potential
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates remain optimistic about Marcell Ozuna's performance after signing him earlier this season. Despite struggling with a.204 batting average and only seven home runs, manager Don Kelly noted recent improvements in Ozuna's batting. Ozuna has acknowledged timing issues affecting his game but believes he is starting to regain form after a better stretch in recent games. The Pirates are evaluating their options with Ozuna amid discussions of a potential trade if his production does not improve.
- •Ozuna has seven home runs this season with a.204 batting average.
- •Manager Don Kelly expressed optimism about Ozuna's recent improvements.
- •Ozuna believes he is correcting timing issues affecting his play.
- •The Pirates may consider trading Ozuna if his performance does not improve.
- •Ozuna hit in four of his last five games, showing signs of revival.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates Have Trust in Marcell Ozuna, and They Should
"When the Pittsburgh Pirates signed Marcell Ozuna, the hope was for the former slugger to come in and do what he's done for a lot of his career, which is swing the bat at a high level and leave the yard.
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