Pirates Designate Ron Marinaccio for Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated Ron Marinaccio for assignment as part of a bullpen overhaul that included the addition of Lake Bachar, Luke Weaver, and Camilo Doval. This decision was announced after the team struggled to secure games throughout the season.

Marinaccio, who joined the Pirates in late July from the Padres, had a brief stint with the team, making only four appearances. His performance this year has been subpar, with a 4.99 ERA across 37 games between both teams, marking his worst season in the majors.

Despite his past success with the Yankees, Marinaccio's current statistics reflect a decline, including a career-low strikeout rate and issues with his fastball's effectiveness. He may attract interest from other teams as he goes through the DFA process, but if unclaimed, he will need to accept a minor league assignment.