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PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 16: Marcell Ozuna #24 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a three run home run in the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at PNC Park on April 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers will continue their series with the St. Louis Cardinals in Missouri.

The Dodgers are coming off a 7-2 loss on Friday.

Their offense has been a problem over the last week.

Katie Woo of The Athletic wrote: “The Cardinals beat the Dodgers, 7-2. Another lackluster night for the offense. The Dodgers left seven on and went 0-for-5 with RISP. Los Angeles has lost 8 of their last 12 games. It just has not been a good stretch of ball for this club.”

Dodgers Should Trade For Struggling Former All-Star

GettyMarcell Ozuna #24 of the Pittsburgh Pirates waves to fans before a game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on April 23, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.

One player the Dodgers should look to acquire is Marcell Ozuna.

The three-time All-Star is off to a very slow start to his stint with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

That said, he is coming off a year where he hit 21 home runs and 68 RBI’s for the Atlanta Braves.

@RobBballHistory wrote (on May 1): “Marcell Ozuna hit his 299th career HR, passing Matt Olson and Mark Reynolds and moved into a tie with Tim Salmon for 166th on the All Time HR list.”

GettyMarcell Ozuna #24 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts after striking out in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on April 21, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.

Ozuna is currently batting .165 with three home runs, ten RBI’s and seven runs.

Based on his production, it’s possible the Pirates would be willing to give him up for little to nothing.

For the Dodgers, they would be getting an ideal rental to have as depth for their playoff run.

He also has a contract that they could move off of in 2027.

ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote (on February 9): “Designated hitter Marcell Ozuna and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on a one-year, $12 million contract with a mutual option for 2027, sources tell ESPN. The deal will pay Ozuna $10.5M this year with a $16M option that has a $1.5M buyout. @JonHeyman was first on the news.”

Ozuna’s Career

GettyMarcell Ozuna #20 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during the 94th MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Globe Life Field on July 16, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

Ozuna spent the first five seasons of his career with the Miami Marlins (making two All-Star Games in that span).

The 35-year-old then played two seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals.

With the Braves, Ozuna made one more All-Star Game, and helped them make the MLB playoffs five times in that span.

As recently as 2024, he was fourth in National League MVP voting.

Dodgers Right Now

GettyDave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers comes out to make a pitching change during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on June 25, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Despite their recent slumping offense, the Dodgers are still at the top of the National League West with a 20-12 record in 32 games.

They are 8-6 in 14 games on the road.

After the Cardinals, the Dodgers will open up a series with the Houston Astros on Monday in Texas.