Pirates acquire Ron Marinaccio in trade with Padres, DFA Dennis Santana

The Pirates have added some bullpen help. Pittsburgh acquired right-handed reliever Ron Marinaccio from the Padres on Thursday, the team announced. San Diego received international signing bonus pool considerations in return for Marinaccio. Padres pitcher Ron Marinaccio delivers during the fifth inning during a game against the Blue Jays at Petco Park earlier this season. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Marinaccio, 31, has experienced a down year so far this season, holding a 4.79 ERA with 38 strikeouts through 47 innings. Marinaccio can help out a depleted Pirates bullpen that’s without Chris Devenski and Evan Sisk. Outside of his 2026 season, the Toms River, N.J., native has had a rather successful MLB tenure since being called up to the Yankees four seasons ago, posting a career 3.02 E