Ex-Phillies Reliever Marte Lands With Pirates

Yunior Marte, who previously pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies, has signed a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. This move comes after Marte cleared waivers from the Cincinnati Reds organization earlier this year, having been cut from their 40-man roster. The right-handed reliever had a rough outing with the Reds, allowing four runs in just one out.

Marte's major league career includes stints with the San Francisco Giants from 2022 to 2024, and two seasons as a middle reliever for the Phillies. The Pirates are adding Marte as a low-risk veteran with major league experience, providing organizational depth and a potential bullpen option later in the season. They hope to help him regain his past form.