Marcell Ozuna

Veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna is signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates on a one-year deal worth $12 million. The contract will become official pending his physical.

Fantasy Impact

After losing out on several big name free agents this offseason, the Pirates "settle" on Ozuna, who will still provide a significant upgrade to Pittsburgh's lineup. Ozuna had a down year last year, batting just .232 with 21 home runs and 68 RBI in 145 games. However, Ozuna's 21 home runs would have led Pittsburgh a season ago. The slugger is four home runs shy of 300 for his career and is just two years removed from a fourth-place finish in the MVP voting when he batted .302 with 39 home runs and 104 RBI with the Braves. Ozuna, strictly a designated hitter at this point, will be immediately slotted into the middle of the Pirates' lineup and could very easily return to his career averages of a .270 average, 30 home runs, and 95 RBI.

The Pirates have expressed interest in free agent Marcell Ozuna.

Fantasy Impact

The market has remained fairly quiet for Ozuna. He should sign with a team soon with spring training around the corner.

Marcell Ozuna is reportedly drawing interest from both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the San Diego Padres. Ozuna is one of the top free agent names left heading into 2026.

Fantasy Impact

There has been little to no talk surrounding the former Braves' slugger as Ozuna, 35, is coming off one of his worst full seasons in the majors. In his sixth season with Atlanta, Ozuna batted just .232 with 21 home runs and 68 RBI in 145 games. In the two previous years, he slashed .289/.364/.552 with 79 home runs and 204 RBI in 306 games. Ozuna, strictly a DH at this point in his career, is four home runs shy of 300 over his 13 big league seasons.

Marcell Ozuna went 1-for-2 in loss to the Nationals with a home run, one RBI, one run scored, two walks, and one strikeout.

Fantasy Impact

After this game, Ozuna's season now stands at a .233 batting average with 21 home runs, 67 RBI, and 112 hits across 142 games. The veteran is hitting .308 over his last seven games.

Marcell Ozuna went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two strikeouts in Tuesday’s win over Miami.

Fantasy Impact

Ozuna picked up his 95th hit and 62nd RBI of the season, holding a .231 average with a .362 OBP over 411 at-bats. Though the average has dipped, his run production and power profile remain useful in deeper and power-focused leagues.