"Ozuna, who turned 35 in November, turned in a down showing by his standards in 2025 but was still a better-than-average offensive performer overall. He hit .232/.355/.400 with a career-high 15.9% walk rate, a 24.3% strikeout rate, 21 homers and 19 doubles in 592 turns at the plate with Atlanta in the final season of his six-year run there. Ozuna raced out to a scorching start in April and May,"
"Beyond the fact that PNC Park is perhaps the worst environment in MLB for right-handed power, the Buccos' roster isn't well constructed to accommodate an everyday designated hitter. Spencer Horwitz and Ryan O'Hearn are lined up to share time at first base and designated hitter. Horwitz, after a slow start to his season in 2025, finished the year out on a blistering .314/.402/.539 tear in his final two-plus months of play."
The Pirates have shown interest in veteran designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, the first prominent team linked to him this winter. Ozuna, 35, had a down-by-his-standards 2025 but remained a better-than-average offensive performer, hitting .232/.355/.400 with 21 homers, 19 doubles, a 15.9% walk rate and a 24.3% strikeout rate in 592 plate appearances. He started hot in April and May, struggled in June, then settled into slightly above-average production late in the season. Fit concerns include PNC Park's suppression of right-handed power and a roster already featuring Spencer Horwitz, Ryan O'Hearn, Bryan Reynolds, Jake Mangum and top prospect Jhostynxon Garcia, which complicates regular DH or outfield alignment.
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