Pittsburgh Pirates Release Marcell Ozuna, Plan to Promote Ronny Simon
The Pittsburgh Pirates are releasing veteran designated hitter Marcell Ozuna and plan to promote outfielder Ronny Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis to fill his spot on the roster. The move comes as the Pirates are in contention for a wild-card spot…
Houston, TX, August 5, 2026 —
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced a roster move, stating their intention to release veteran designated hitter Marcell Ozuna. Concurrently, the team plans to promote outfielder Ronny Simon from their Triple-A affiliate, the Indianapolis Indians, to take Ozuna’s place on the major league roster.
This decision comes at a critical juncture for the Pirates, who are currently in contention for a wild-card playoff spot. The club has opted to make a change in the designated hitter role following a season in which Ozuna has struggled offensively.
Further details regarding the exact timing of Simon’s promotion and the official designation of Ozuna’s release were not immediately provided. The specific performance metrics contributing to Ozuna’s struggles and the projected impact of Simon’s addition to the lineup were also not detailed in the announcement.
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