◆NEWSPirates Notes: Rodriguez, O'Hearn, Griffin◆ROSTERRecalled RHP Khristian Curtis from Indianapolis Indians◆ON THE BUMPBraxton Ashcraft: 1.17 ERA, 16 K (last 2 weeks)◆LAST GAMEBraxton Ashcraft 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 K◆ROSTEROptioned RHP Antwone Kelly to Indianapolis Indians◆STATNick Gonzales ranks 2nd in the NL in batting average (.308)◆ROSTERAthletics claimed RF Johnathan Rodríguez off waivers from Pittsburgh Pirates◆STATPaul Skenes ranks 4th in the NL in strikeouts (171)◆ROSTERSigned free agent OF Owen Prince to a minor league contract

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Marcell Ozuna Could Be the Pirates’ Worst Signing Ever

Jun 23 · 15:59

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Episode Notes

Ozuna produced one of his better games of the season Tuesday, but his .598 OPS, continued swing-and-miss issues and lack of explosiveness still raise major concerns. Alex explains why a few productive at-bats do not prove Ozuna has turned a corner, what a legitimate turnaround would look like and why the $12 million signing could be remembered as one of the worst in Pirates history.