Pirates Scratch Heads Over Ozuna's Slump

0:00On April 7th, the Pittsburgh Pirates are scratching their heads over the designated hitter spot early this season, mainly because Marcel O'Zuna is off. To a rough start with just two hits in 31, at bats for a .065 average. They inked O'Zuna to a 1 year, $12 million deal back in February, expecting power from the plate. But he's got zero home runs through the first 10 games despite his 296 career long balls. Manager Don Kelly remains optimistic, O'Zuna will heat up soon and has already slotted Brian Reynolds at DH twice to give him a breather from the. Outfield, while starting O'Zuna in the other A games. Kelly's plan balances getting Reynolds some rest days off his feet, with waiting for O'Zuna to find his groove, and fans are watching closely after that. Recent five nothing shut out lost to the San Diego Padres. Looking ahead, the Pirates have backups like Ryan O'Hern, Spencer Horwitz, Brandon Lowe, and O'Neal Cruz who could fill in, plus Triple A power.

1:02Prospects, Joe Stinson, Garcia, and Esmerlin Valdez ready to step up if the slum drags on. That's your MLB news today update, AI powered and always on.