The Cincinnati Reds should be looking at each and every way to try to improve their offense going into the 2026 season. <\/p>\n
One MLB analyst suggests the Reds should sign former Atlanta Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna in free agency. <\/p>\n
“Coming off a Cinderella run to the postseason, it\u2019s clear addressing the lineup must be priority No. 1,” Jordan Leandre of JustBaseball.com wrote<\/a>. “It doesn\u2019t just make sense for them, though, as Great American Ball Park makes a lot of sense for Ozuna also. The slugger hit 21 home runs this past season, but Statcast says he\u2019d have had 24 in Cincinnati. Dubbed with the nickname of \u201cGreat American Small Park,\u201d the Reds are a safe haven for offensive production, making them an attractive destination.”<\/p>\n Despite being 35 years old, Ozuna has still put up good numbers over the last three seasons. In 2023, Ozuna had an OPS of .905 with 70 extra-base hits, including 40 home runs. In 2024, the slugger has an even bigger season with an OPS of .925 with 70 extra-base hits, including 39 home runs. In 2025, he fell off significantly, but still had an OPS of .756 with 40 extra-base hits, including 21 home runs. <\/p>\n To put Ozuna’s .756 OPS in perspective, that would have put him second on the Reds, right behind Elly De La Cruz, who had an OPS of .776. <\/p>\n ESPN projects <\/a>Ozuna to get a two-year, $30 million deal. That is the type of deal the Reds should be able to afford and one that doesn’t impact them long-term. <\/p>\n The veteran Ozuna doesn’t play the field much anymore; in fact, he didn’t play a single game in the field in 2025. However, the Reds need guys who can hit, and Ozuna would provide pop, especially at Great American Ball Park. <\/p>\n Make sure you bookmark Cincinnati Reds Talk<\/a> for the latest news, exclusive interviews, and daily coverage of the Cincinnati Reds!<\/p>\n You May Also Like:<\/p>\n Reds Infielder Matt McLain Reflects on Frustrating Season After Wild Card Series Loss<\/a><\/p>\n One Under-The-Radar Reds Prospect Participating in Arizona Fall League<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds on Wrong Side of History After Another Postseason Loss<\/a><\/p>\n Former Cincinnati Reds All-Star Removed From Braves\u2019 40-Man Roster<\/a><\/p>\n Exclusive Interview With Cincinnati Reds Minor League All-Star<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Squander Chances in Season-Ending Loss to Dodgers<\/a><\/p>\n Sal Stewart Makes Reds History in Game 2 of National League Wild Card Series<\/a><\/p>\n Former Reds Pitcher Gets Out of Bases-Loaded Jam for Yankees, Has Epic Reaction<\/a><\/p>\n MLB Analyst Suggests Reds’ Ace Hunter Greene Was Tipping Pitches Against Dodgers<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Ace Hunter Greene Make Major League Baseball History<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Utility Player Elects Free Agency<\/a><\/p>\n Four Cincinnati Reds Players Nominated For All-MLB Team<\/a><\/p>\n Reds Become First Team Ever to Reach Playoffs Without Meeting These Statistical Marks<\/a><\/p>\n Brent Suter Does Impression of Terry Francona After Reds Clinch Playoff Berth<\/a><\/p>\n Milwaukee Brewers Show Pure Class After Cincinnati Reds Clinch Playoff Spot<\/a><\/p>\n Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Designated for Assignment<\/a><\/p>\n Former Cincinnati Reds Fan Favorite Claimed By Atlanta Braves<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Sign Former Wake Forest Pitcher to Minor League Deal<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Sign Former George Mason Pitcher to Minor League Deal<\/a><\/p>\n —–<\/p>\n Follow Cincinnati Reds on SI on Twitter\/X: @RedsTalkSI<\/a><\/p>\n Like Our Facebook Page<\/a><\/p>\n Subscribe and follow the ONLY Daily Reds Podcast<\/a><\/p>\n