Ron Marinaccio signs minor league deal with Minnesota Twins

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Ron Marinaccio signs minor league deal with Minnesota Twins
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Ron Marinaccio has signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins and has been assigned to Class AAA St. Paul. The former San Diego Padres reliever, who holds a 6.09 ERA this season across stints with the Padres, Pirates, and Reds, was recently designated for assignment. He began the season with the Padres after being acquired off waivers from the Chicago White Sox in January 2025. Marinaccio now looks to revitalize his career in Minnesota, having forfeited his remaining salary after electing free agency.

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  • Marinaccio, 31, had a 6.09 ERA in 57.2 innings this season.
  • He had 33 appearances for the Padres, recording a 4.79 ERA.
  • The Padres designated him for assignment on July 19, 2026.
  • He was also with the Pirates and Reds this season before signing with the Twins.
  • Marinaccio has opted for free agency instead of a minor league assignment from the Reds.
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It didn’t take long for former San Diego Padres relief pitcher Ron Marinaccio to find a new team. The right-hander has agreed to a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins, per Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune. The Twins signed Ron Marinaccio to a minor league contract, assigning him to Class AAA St. […] The post Ex-Padres Reliever Signs With AL Central Team appeared first on HEAVY.

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