Pirates Shake Up Lineup, Ozuna Sits

0:00It's April 5th. This is MLB News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. Pittsburgh Pirates shaking up their lineup for the series finale against the Baltimore Orioles at PNC Park on April 5th. Marcel Ozuna sits out as the designated hitter, with Brian Reynolds sliding into that spot and batting third. This move is all about routine rest and position tweaks, not Ozuna's slow start to the season. The Pirates inked Ozuna to a one-year, $12 million deal back in February, banking on his home run pop to juice up their offense after A. Power dry 2025. So far in seven games, he's just two for 27 at the plate. No long balls and sitting at a rough 07-4 batting average. Fans in Pittsburgh aren't holding back, hitting Ozuna with booze after his early struggles, but he gets it, says he deserves it until he turns things. Around and delivers the production they signed him for. Reynolds has filled the D.H. role before, like against the Metz last week, giving his legs a break and left field.

1:04Meanwhile, the infield sees Nick York at third after his walkoff heroics in the previous win, Connor Griffin holding shortstop and Brandon Lowatt. Second, Outfield shifts to, with Jake Mangamen left and Ryan O'Hern still in right. Henry Davis is bat catching for starter, Braxton Ashcraft, who's coming off six strong innings in his last outing despite the loss. Keep an eye on how Ozuna bounces back. The Pirates need that bad heating a quick.