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Pirates designate Dennis Santana and acquire Ron Marinaccio from Padres

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 9:05 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Pirates designate Dennis Santana and acquire Ron Marinaccio from Padres

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated pitcher Dennis Santana for assignment and acquired reliever Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres. Santana struggled during the 2026 season, posting a 6.05 ERA with 28 earned runs allowed in 41.2 innings. Marinaccio, who has a 4.79 ERA this season, was brought in to strengthen a bullpen needing improvement. The move clears space on the 40-man roster ahead of the trade deadline. The Pirates are set to face the Chicago Cubs in a three-game series starting Friday.

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•Santana had a 6.05 ERA in 44 games this season.
•Marinaccio was DFA'd by the Padres after struggling in 2026.
•The Pirates are on the cusp of the wild card race.
•The team hosts the Cubs for a three-game set starting Friday.

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9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates move on from former closer, acquire bullpen arm from Padres

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The Pirates’ closer in 2025 could never bounce back from multiple failed appearances in the back end of the bullpen.
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Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 9:05 PM
Pirates move on from former closer, acquire bullpen arm from Padres
The Pirates’ closer in 2025 could never bounce back from multiple failed appearances in the back end of the bullpen.

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