
Ozuna Pact Sparks Pirates’ Offensive Push and 3B Quest
The Pirates signed Marcell Ozuna to a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2027, boosting their offense as they push to upgrade at third base and add a left-handed starter. Ozuna’s move to DH could dampen talk of a McCutchen reunion and likely ends Pittsburgh’s pursuit of Isaac Paredes, who’s owed $9.35M in 2026. With Ozuna in the fold, Pittsburgh’s 2026 payroll sits around $105M, a potential franchise Opening Day record, underscoring a busy but careful off-season as they balance short-term needs with payroll limits.













