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Ozuna’s DH Struggles and Team Adjustments
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 89
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Summary
Marcell Ozuna’s $12M one-year deal is hitting a snag as he’s benched for five straight games, hitting just .193 with five homers in 51 games. With no defensive value left and other players like Reynolds and O’Hearn stepping into the DH role, manager Don Kelly says they’re navigating the situation daily — balancing team needs with Ozuna’s clubhouse leadership. Despite his slump, Ozuna remains respected and is mentoring young stars like Oneil Cruz, handling the slump with professionalism. The Pirates, who signed him after letting go of Andrew McCutchen (also a DH), now face a tough decision: cut him and pay the rest of his contract, or keep him hoping for a turnaround. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7482629b57326039