Pirates Acquire Ron Marinaccio, Designate Dennis Santana For Assignment
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reshaped their bullpen by acquiring Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres.
The brief
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired right-handed pitcher Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres. To make room on the roster, the Pirates have designated pitcher Dennis Santana for assignment.
Coverage from MLB.com and ESPN emphasizes that the move adds depth to the bullpen. MLB.com further specifies that the trade involves international signing bonus pool considerations.
Future developments center on the status of Dennis Santana following his designation for assignment.
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Quick answers
Who did the Pirates acquire?
The Pirates acquired right-handed pitcher Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres.
Which player was designated for assignment?
Dennis Santana was designated for assignment by the Pirates.
What was the motivation for the trade?
According to MLB.com, the trade was for international signing bonus pool considerations, while ESPN noted it adds bullpen depth.
Coverage (5)
- Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana designated for assignment WTAE · 2h ago
- Pirates trade for Padres reliever Ron Marinaccio and designate Dennis Santana for assignment Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 2h ago
- Pirates Acquire Right-Handed Pitcher Ron Marinaccio From San Diego For International Signing Bonus Pool Considerations MLB.com · 2h ago
- Pirates add bullpen depth by trading for Padres' Ron Marinaccio ESPN · 2h ago
- Pirates Acquire Ron Marinaccio, Designate Dennis Santana For Assignment MLB Trade Rumors · 2h ago
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