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Risk Bullpen Addition With Ron Marinaccio Signing
The Minnesota Twins signed right-handed pitcher Ron Marinaccio to a minor-league contract, assigning him to Triple-A St. Paul. Marinaccio, who has been designated for assignment three times in the past month, brings a 6.09 ERA this season and a history of roster moves.
Twins Add Reliever Ron Marinaccio on Minor League Deal
The Minnesota Twins have signed right-handed pitcher Ron Marinaccio to a minor-league contract, according to the team’s transaction log and as reported by MLB.com and Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune. Marinaccio, 31, has been assigned to the Triple-A St. Paul Saints.
The move adds depth to the Twins’ bullpen at the minor-league level, according to a Sports Illustrated report, which framed the signing as a potential “diamond in the rough” acquisition. Marinaccio’s recent history, however, indicates a pitcher who has struggled to find a stable roster spot.
A Season of Roster Moves
Marinaccio began the 2025 season with the San Diego Padres, making 33 appearances with a 4.79 ERA and a 5.30 FIP in 47 innings, as reported by Heavy. He was acquired by San Diego off waivers in January 2025 from the Chicago White Sox, having previously pitched for the New York Yankees.
The Padres designated Marinaccio for assignment on July 19, activating Randy Vasquez and Wandy Peralta for that game. Four days later, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates. With the Pirates, Marinaccio lasted just four appearances, allowing four runs in 5.1 innings. Pittsburgh designated him for assignment on August 3 after acquiring three relievers at the trade deadline.
The Cincinnati Reds claimed Marinaccio off waivers on August 6. In his time with the Reds, he allowed 10 runs in 5.1 innings, with Cincinnati losing all four games in which he appeared, each by at least four runs. The Reds designated him for assignment on August 17. After clearing waivers, Cincinnati attempted to outright him to Triple-A Louisville, but Marinaccio elected free agency instead, forfeiting roughly $806,000 in remaining 2026 salary, as reported by Heavy.
Performance and Potential
Marinaccio made his MLB debut in 2022 with the Yankees, making the team out of spring training and pitching in some leverage situations. Over time, he became largely ineffective at the major-league level and shuttled between the big leagues and Triple-A, according to Sports Illustrated.
In a career-high 57⅔ innings this season, Marinaccio has a 1-0 record with a 6.09 ERA. His 48 strikeouts rank in the 23rd percentile, according to Statcast. He owns a 1.72 HR/9 rate and a 5.18 xERA. His pitches — fastball, changeup, cutter, and sweeper — are all rated below average, per Statcast.
Outlook
While the signing is low-risk, its upside depends on whether the Twins can help Marinaccio improve his stuff. Sports Illustrated notes that fixing his pitches is a first step, and that he relies on balls in play. The Twins will likely keep Marinaccio in St. Paul until needed.
In other Yankees news, the team lost 4-3 to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, tying their series at 1-1, with the finale on Sunday in the Bronx.
How each outlet told it
Heavy.
Framing: Headline emphasizes the player's former team (Ex-Padres Reliever) and the destination (AL Central team by name, Minnesota Twins). It leaves out that this is a minor-league deal and the context of his recent DFA history. — Neutral and factual, with a slightly wry closing: 'Perhaps also fitting is that the Padres are currently playing the Twins when the news broke.'
Facts Included:
Ron Marinaccio agreed to a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins, per Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune.
Marinaccio began the season with the Padres, making 33 appearances with a 4.79 ERA and 5.30 FIP in 47 innings.
San Diego acquired him off waivers in January 2025 from the Chicago White Sox, after previously pitching for the Yankees.
Padres designated him for assignment on July 19, activating Randy Vasquez and Wandy Peralta for that game.
In parts of two seasons with the Padres, Marinaccio has a 4.06 ERA in 57.2 innings.
Four days after DFA, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates, lasting four appearances, allowing four runs in 5.1 innings.
Pirates designated him for assignment on August 3 after acquiring three relievers at the deadline.
Reds claimed him on August 6; he allowed 10 runs in 5.1 innings with Cincinnati, losing all four games he appeared in by at least four runs.
Reds designated him for assignment on August 17; he elected free agency instead of being outrighted to Triple-A Louisville, forfeiting roughly $806K in remaining 2026 salary.
The Padres are currently playing the Twins when the news broke.
Framing: Headline emphasizes the risk aspect of the bullpen addition, framing the signing as a potential gamble. It leaves out the specifics of the player's name and team in the headline, though the body clarifies. — Measured and analytical; uses phrases like 'totally possible' and 'diamond in the rough' to convey cautious optimism about the potential upside while acknowledging his struggles.
Facts Included:
On Sunday, the Yankees will finish their series with the Toronto Blue Jays in the Bronx.
The two teams are tied 1-1 in the series.
The Yankees lost 4-3 on Saturday.
A former Yankees pitcher (Marinaccio) signed a deal with the Minnesota Twins.
MLB.com reported: 'Minnesota Twins signed free agent RHP Ron Marinaccio to a minor league contract.' (Note: The article quotes MLB.com, not the original source.)
MLB.com also reported: 'Ron Marinaccio assigned to St. Paul Saints.'
Marinaccio had been designated for assignment and elected free agency from the Reds.
Framing: Headline frames it as a 'Risk' addition, implying skepticism about the signing's value; it does not mention the minor-league nature or the specific team beyond "Twins". — Analytical and cautiously optimistic; 'It’s totally possible that the Twins can unlock something in his arm' and 'diamond in the rough' suggest potential upside, but the article also notes his struggles.
Facts Included:
The Minnesota Twins have signed right-handed pitcher Ron Marinaccio to a minor-league contract Saturday, according to the team's transaction log.
Marinaccio made his MLB debut in 2022 with the Yankees, making the team out of spring training and pitching in some leverage situations.
Marinaccio was designated for assignment in 2022 and picked up by the Padres.
He spent the 2025 season the same way he did in 2023 and 2024 with the Yankees, shuttling between AAA and the big leagues.
Marinaccio has been designated for assignment three times over the past month by the Padres, the Pirates, and the Reds.
In a career-high 57⅔ innings this season, Marinaccio has a 1-0 record with a 6.09 ERA.
His 48 strikeouts are below average for pitchers, ranking in the 23rd percentile per Statcast.
He owns a 1.72 HR/9 rate.
He has a fastball, changeup, and sweeper, all rated below average according to Statcast.
His xERA is 5.18.
Marinaccio will be assigned to AAA and pitch for the Saint Paul Saints until needed.
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ClaimRon Marinaccio agreed to a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins.