Marcell Ozuna Signs One-Year, $12M Deal with Pittsburgh Pirates

Veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna signed a one-year, $12 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Feb 9, 2026, including a $16M mutual option or $1.5M buyout for 2027. He's expected to be the Pirates' designated hitter. Ozuna posted a .232/.355/.400 line with 21 HR in 145 games for Atlanta in 2025, a performance potentially impacted by a hip injury after a 39-homer season. This signing is part of the latest MLB news as spring training begins.