Pirates DFA Dennis Santana, Acquire Ron Marinaccio from Padres

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Pirates DFA Dennis Santana, Acquire Ron Marinaccio from Padres

Santana had a career-best 16 saves last year, but has struggled this season. He is 2-5 with a 6.05 ERA and two saves in four opportunities. Pittsburgh, third in the NL Central with a 53-50 record, acquired Ron Marinaccio from the Padres in exchange for signing bonus pool considerations. Marinaccio (1-0) has a 4.79 ERA in 33 games this season.

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