The Pirates are trying to sign Marcell Ozuna

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made some interesting personnel moves during the current offseason, showing some willingness to improve the club after another disappointing campaign in 2025. However, they came up short in the Eugenio Suarez deal, despite putting a better offer on the table than the Cincinnati Reds.

That's why, according to Andrew Filliponi of 93.7 The Fan, after trying their luck with Suarez, Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso, and Josh Naylor, the Pirates want to pivot to Marcell Ozuna on the free agent market, who is a free agent after six seasons with the Atlanta Braves.

The Pirates are now trying to sign veteran designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, according to sources, with Eugenio Suarez off the market. Ozuna has spent the last six seasons in Atlanta and produced over 100 runs in 2023 and 2024.

Ozuna signed a four-year, $64 million contract with the Braves in 2021 after joining the team the previous year. The 35-year-old had an outstanding campaign in 2024, earning his third All-Star selection and finishing fourth in the National League MVP voting.

REPORT: The Pirates are now trying to sign veteran DH Marcell Ozuna. Per sources. With Eugenio Suarez off the market.

Ozuna spent the last 6 seasons in Atlanta. And drove in 100+ runs in 2023 and 2024.

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— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) February 2, 2026

The Pirates, who ranked near the bottom of MLB in terms of power, want to add a powerful right-handed hitter to their lineup. While Ozuna could potentially offer a huge boost to the middle of the Pirates' offensive lineup, they will still need to fill the vacant spot at third base.

However, we know that the Pirates are facing real financial problems, mainly caused by the team owner's stinginess. They are therefore looking to sign a low-cost veteran, but Ozuna would take away what little flexibility the (already inflexible) roster has at the moment.

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