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