Pirates Add Bullpen Depth by Acquiring Righty Reliever Ron Marinaccio From Padres
The trade gives Pittsburgh a 31-year-old reliever with a 4.79 ERA while the club designates Dennis Santana for assignment.
- On Thursday, July 23, 2026, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-handed relief pitcher Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres in exchange for international signing bonus pool considerations.
- Designated for assignment, Dennis Santana struggled significantly this season, posting a 6.05 ERA across 44 appearances after an excellent 2.18 ERA in 2025.
- Marinaccio, the 31-year-old right-hander, joins Pittsburgh with a 4.79 ERA across 47 innings pitched this season, providing depth to a bullpen seeking relief.
- Marinaccio will join the team ahead of their series against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park, running from July 24 to July 26.
- With the August 3 trade deadline approaching, the Pirates pursue bullpen upgrades while Santana enters DFA limbo facing potential trade, release, or minor league assignment.
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Pirates release Dennis Santana - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Pirates traded International bonus pool money to San Diego Thursday in exchange for reliever Ron Marinaccio. To make room on the roster for him, the Pirates designated reliever Dennis Santana for assignment. The 31-year old Marinaccio had a 4.79 ERA over 33 appearances this year with the Padres. He had struggled in recent appearances, and was designated for assignment by San Diego on Sunday. As for Santana, he had a 6.05 ERA over 41-2/3rds i…
Pirates acquire relief pitcher Ron Marinaccio from Padres
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired reliever Ron Marinaccio from San Diego on Thursday in exchange for signing bonus pool considerations. The club, which is part of a congested race for a National League wild card spot as the trade deadline nears, made the move in the hopes of bolstering a bullpen that has faltered in key moments this season. The 31-year-old Marinaccio went 1-0 with a 4.79 ERA in 33 games this season for the Padres. Pit…
Pirates acquire Ron Marinaccio in trade with Padres, DFA Dennis Santana
Pittsburgh acquired right-handed reliever Ron Marinaccio from the Padres on Wednesday, the team announced. San Diego received international signing bonus pool considerations in return for Marinaccio.
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