Pirates Part Ways With Marcell Ozuna, Promote Ronny Simon

WHO:

MLB.com - Marcell Ozuna, Ronny Simon, Pittsburgh Pirates

RotoWire MLB - Marcell Ozuna

WHAT:

MLB.com - The Pirates have released Marcell Ozuna.

MLB.com - Ozuna hit .203 with a .612 OPS in 70 games, contributing seven doubles, eight home runs, and 29 RBIs while striking out 80 times in 280 plate appearances.

MLB.com - Ronny Simon has been promoted to take Ozuna’s roster spot after hitting .330 with an .889 OPS in 99 games at Triple-A Indianapolis.

MLB.com - Simon produced 26 doubles, seven home runs, 63 RBIs, 33 steals, and 54 runs scored this season.

MLB.com - Ozuna last played on August 1, going 1 for 4 with a double.

WHERE:

MLB.com - Pittsburgh, Triple-A Indianapolis, Cincinnati

WHEN:

MLB.com - Ozuna last played on August 1.

MLB.com - The Pirates signed Ozuna for $12 million in the offseason.

WHY:

MLB.com - The Pirates are experiencing an extended offensive downturn, ranking 19th in runs since the All-Star break with 68 runs scored.

MLB.com - The decision to release Ozuna comes after he struggled to produce, with a .184 average over his past 15 games.

HOW:

MLB.com - The Pirates are giving Ronny Simon a chance after his successful season at Triple-A.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have released Marcell Ozuna after a disappointing season where he hit just .203 with a .612 OPS in 70 games, contributing seven doubles, eight home runs, and 29 RBIs. In a move to bolster their struggling offense, the Pirates have promoted Ronny Simon to take Ozuna's roster spot, following an impressive performance in Triple-A where he batted .330 with an .889 OPS. Simon's standout season included 26 doubles, seven home runs, 63 RBIs, and 33 steals, making him a promising addition to the team.