Pirates Add Bullpen Depth By Trading For Padres' Ron Marinaccio

Jul 23, 2026, 05:15 PM ET

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired reliever Rum Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres on Thursday in change for signing bonus pool issues.

The membership, which is a part of a crowded race for a National League wild card spot because the commerce deadline nears, made the transfer within the hopes of bolstering a bullpen that has failed in key moments this season.

The 31-year-old Marinaccio went 1-0 with a 4.79 ERA in 33 video games this season for the Padres. Pittsburgh would be the right-hander’s third MLB cease. Marinaccio pitched for the New York Yankees from 2022-24.

To make room for Marinaccio on the roster, Pittsburgh designated reliever Dennis Santana for task. Santana gave the impression to be the Pirates’ nearer to the long run after ending with a career-best 16 saves final yr, however the 30-year-old has struggled this season. He is 2-5 with a 6.05 ERA and two saves in 4 alternatives.