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Pirates designate Santana, acquire Marinaccio from Padres

7/24/2026

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The Pittsburgh Pirates designated relief pitcher Dennis Santana for assignment on Thursday.
The Pirates acquired right-hander Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres for international signing-bonus pool considerations.
Santana posted a 2-5 record, 6.05 ERA, two saves and two blown saves in 44 appearances this season.
Marinaccio entered the trade with a 1-0 record, 4.79 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 33 appearances for San Diego.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates designated relief pitcher Dennis Santana for assignment on Thursday.
The Pirates acquired right-hander Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres for international signing-bonus pool considerations.
Santana posted a 2-5 record, 6.05 ERA, two saves and two blown saves in 44 appearances this season.
Marinaccio entered the trade with a 1-0 record, 4.79 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 33 appearances for San Diego.