Reds designate Ron Marinaccio for assignment, recall Kent Emanuel
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:02 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds designated right-handed pitcher Ron Marinaccio for assignment on August 17, 2026, after a poor performance in which he allowed 5 earned runs in 1 inning against the Miami Marlins. Marinaccio, who has given up 10 earned runs in 5.1 innings with the Reds, was added to the team after they had openings on their roster. Left-hander Kent Emanuel has been selected from Triple-A Louisville to take his place and will start in the first game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals.
- •Marinaccio designated for assignment after allowing 5 ER in his last outing.
- •Kent Emanuel recalled from Triple-A Louisville to replace him.
- •Emanuel will start the first game of the doubleheader against the Cardinals.
- •Marinaccio posted a 10.13 ERA in his four appearances with Cincinnati.
- •The Reds are looking to bolster a struggling bullpen.
- 3:02 PMYahoo Sports — Reds designate RHP Ron Marinaccio for assignment, select Kent Emanuel
"The move comes one day after Marinaccio was shelled for 5 ER.
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