Pirates Release Former 40-HR Slugger
Summary
The Pittsburgh Pirates have released veteran baseball player Marcell Ozuna from their team. Ozuna struggled during the 2026 season with low batting stats and will now be a free agent.Key Facts
- Marcell Ozuna is a 35-year-old baseball player and three-time All-Star.
- The Pirates released Ozuna after a difficult 2026 season.
- In 2026, Ozuna hit 8 home runs and had a .203 batting average.
- Ozuna signed a one-year contract with the Pirates before the 2026 season.
- In 2025, he played for the Atlanta Braves, hitting 21 home runs with a .232 batting average.
- In 2024, Ozuna had a strong season with 39 home runs and a .302 batting average.
- He achieved a career-high 40 home runs in 2023 with the Braves.
- Now a free agent, it is uncertain which team, if any, will sign him next.
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