Former New York Yankees right-handed reliever Ron Marinaccio has been designated for assignment by his new team, the Cincinnati Reds.
From MLB.com: “Cincinnati Reds designated RHP Ron Marinaccio for assignment.”
New York Yankees 3-Year Player Ron Marinaccio Cut By Cincinnati Reds
Marinaccio has played for three teams this season.
He began the year with the San Diego Padres.
San Diego designated the right-hander for assignment on July 19. Four days later, the Padres traded him to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Pirates designated Marinaccio for assignment on Aug. 3. Three days later, the Reds claimed him off waivers.
Between the three teams this year, Marinaccio has posted a 6.09 ERA over 57 2/3 innings out of the bullpen.
More About Marinaccio’s Career
The Yankees selected Marinaccio in the 19th round of the 2017 MLB Draft out of the University of Delaware. He went to Toms River North High School in Toms River, New Jersey.
Marinaccio made his big-league debut in 2022 with New York. The right-hander had a successful rookie season, recording a 2.05 ERA with a 1.05 WHIP and 56 strikeouts in 44 innings across 40 outings.
Even though Marinaccio had a strong rookie season, he had several Triple-A stints during the year. There’s a good chance he would’ve made the Yankees’ 2022 postseason roster if he hadn’t been placed on the injured list with a right shin stress reaction on Oct. 3, 2022.
In 2023, Marinaccio recorded a 3.99 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and 56 strikeouts in 47 1/3 innings over 45 outings for the Yankees.
In his final season with New York, 2024, Marinaccio logged just 23 1/3 innings in 16 appearances, recording a 3.86 ERA with a 1.20 WHIP and 25 strikeouts. He spent most of the season in Triple-A.
The Yankees designated Marinaccio for assignment on Sept. 20, 2024. Three days later, the Chicago White Sox claimed him off waivers.
Marinaccio never pitched in the majors for the White Sox. Chicago designated the right-hander for assignment on Jan. 21, 2025. Three days later, the White Sox traded him to the Padres in exchange for cash.
Marinaccio spent most of the 2025 season pitching for San Diego’s Triple-A affiliate. He threw just 10 2/3 innings across seven appearances for the Padres last season, recording a strong 0.84 ERA with a 0.94 WHIP and 12 strikeouts.
The former Yankee right-hander competed in the 2026 World Baseball Classic as a member of Team Italy. He surrendered just one run on one hit (home run) and no walks with three strikeouts in 2 1/3 innings across three outings for the Italians.
New York Yankees 3-Year Player Cut By Current MLB Team