Marcell Ozuna was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans on July 5th after posting a .249/.301/.337 slash line with a 76 wRC+. The move was a curious one, as the Miami Marlins were not playing for anything this season, with a record well below the .500 mark.
The team hopes Ozuna’s stint in the minors is a short one and he can return to the majors shortly, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald:
Marcell Ozuna is hitting .286 with a home run since his demotion to Triple A, and Miami hopes it’s a short stay.