Pirates Showing Interest in Marcell Ozuna
The Pittsburgh Pirates have interest in signing free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. The Pirates' lineup has enough versatility to accommodate a player like Ozuna, who at 35 years old profiles mostly as a DH at this point in his career. However, a potential addition of Ozuna could affect the playing time for Jake Mangum and Spencer Horwitz, who are projected to play left field and first base, respectively. Ryan O'Hearn would likely split time between 1B and left field if Ozuna were signed. Ozuna, a three-time All-Star, would give the Bucs more thump in the middle of their lineup. The right-handed Dominican slugger clubbed a career-high 31 homers in 2024 with Atlanta, but he dropped off significantly last year with a .232/.355/.400 slash line and only 21 dingers in 145 games. He's a declining power bat that might see less playing time if he lands in Pittsburgh.
Source: The Athletic - Katie Woo
Source: The Athletic - Katie Woo
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