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Pittsburgh Pirates release former Braves All-Star Marcell Ozuna

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:55 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates release former Braves All-Star Marcell Ozuna

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Marcell Ozuna, a former All-Star slugger for the Atlanta Braves, has been released by the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 5, 2026. At 35 years old, Ozuna struggled this season, batting.208 with eight home runs and 29 RBIs across 70 games. He signed a two-year, over $20 million contract with the Pirates before the season, but his declining performance led to the decision not to exercise his option for 2027. Ozuna previously had a successful tenure with the Braves, where he hit 40 home runs in 2023 and was an All-Star in 2024. He is now a free agent.

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•Marcell Ozuna released by Pittsburgh Pirates on August 5, 2026
•Batting.208 with 8 home runs in 2026
•Signed a two-year, $20 million contract before the season
•Had success with Braves, including 40 home runs in 2023
•Now enters free agency after release

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5:55 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves Former All-Star Slugger Released by Current MLB Team

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The Atlanta Braves are rolling right now. They are winners of six straight games and have built a solid cushion in the NL East. However, on Wednesday, some sad news in MLB dropped regarding a former Atlanta Braves All-Star and fan-favorite slugger. Marcell Ozuna has been released by the Pittsburgh Pirates. More MLB on Heavy: […] The post Atlanta Braves Former All-Star Slugger Released by Current MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY.
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Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 5:55 PM
Atlanta Braves Former All-Star Slugger Released by Current MLB Team
The Atlanta Braves are rolling right now. They are winners of six straight games and have built a solid cushion in the NL East. However, on Wednesday, some sad news in MLB dropped regarding a former Atlanta Braves All-Star and fan-favorite slugger. Marcell Ozuna has been released by the Pittsburgh Pirates. More MLB on Heavy: […] The post Atlanta Braves Former All-Star Slugger Released by Current MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY.

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