Why did the Giants waive Marco Luciano?

The Giants waived Marco Luciano due to a combination of defensive limitations and inconsistent offensive performance at the Major League level.

Which team claimed Marco Luciano off waivers?

The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed Marco Luciano off waivers from the San Francisco Giants.

Where did Marco Luciano play in the 2025 season?

Marco Luciano spent the entire 2025 season with the Triple-A Sacramento team, a minor league affiliate of the Giants.

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Luciano's Giants Era Ends: Pirates Claim Former Top Prospect

6 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Giants waived former top prospect Marco Luciano on Friday.
Pirates claimed Luciano off waivers, reuniting him with Joey Bart.
Luciano spent 2025 in Triple-A Sacramento, hitting .214 with 23 home runs.

Luciano's Giants Era Ends: Pirates Claim Former Top Prospect

The San Francisco Giants have officially parted ways with Marco Luciano, their former highly touted prospect. The team announced on Friday that Luciano has been claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates, concluding his tenure with San Francisco.

Luciano, once considered the heir apparent to Brandon Crawford, struggled to meet expectations after his Major League debut in 2023. Despite showcasing electric bat speed and power, his defensive limitations and offensive inconsistencies led the Giants to shift him from shortstop to second base and eventually to left field.

He spent the entirety of the 2025 season with Triple-A Sacramento, where he hit .214 with 23 home runs. Luciano's departure leaves the Giants with 39 players on their 40-man roster as they approach the Winter Meetings.