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Pirates Bolster Relief Corps with Ron Marinaccio Acquisition
23 Jul
Summary
- Pirates acquired pitcher Ron Marinaccio from Padres.
- Dennis Santana designated for assignment to make roster room.
- Marinaccio brings Major League experience to Pirates' bullpen.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have significantly strengthened their bullpen by acquiring 31-year-old right-handed pitcher Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. This move was facilitated by designating current reliever Dennis Santana for assignment, clearing space on both the active and 40-man rosters.
Marinaccio, who previously played for the Yankees, has a career Major League ERA of 3.50 over 172 1/3 innings and 141 appearances. In the current season, he has posted a 4.79 ERA with 38 strikeouts in 33 games for the Padres, often pitching more than one inning.
The decision to DFA Dennis Santana comes as no surprise, given his 6.05 ERA in 44 games this season. This contrasts sharply with his performance in the two prior seasons, where he was a reliable reliever for the Pirates, boasting a 2.28 ERA over 109 games.
Marinaccio's acquisition addresses a pressing need for the Pirates to add right-handed relief depth. His career performance, particularly against left-handed hitters, and his ability to pitch multiple innings make him a valuable addition to complement existing options like Gregory Soto and Mason Montgomery.
