Pirates acquire Ron Marinaccio from Padres, designate Dennis Santana
MLB Trade Rumors • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 8:48 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired right-hander Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres, who had designated him for assignment. This transaction takes place as the Pirates look to strengthen their bullpen. Dennis Santana has been designated for assignment to make room for Marinaccio. The trade involves international bonus pool considerations in return for Marinaccio.
- •Pirates acquire Ron Marinaccio from Padres.
- •Dennis Santana designated for assignment.
- •Trade involves international bonus pool considerations.
- •Pirates are bolstering their bullpen.
- •Marinaccio was recently designated for assignment by Padres.
- 8:48 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Pirates Acquire Ron Marinaccio, Designate Dennis Santana For Assignment - MLB Trade Rumors
"The Pirates add to their bullpen, and subtract a guy who was supposed to be a solution
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