Ron Marinaccio's stint in Cincinnati came to an abrupt end this week, and it wasn't a quiet exit.
The Delaware alumnus was designated for assignment by the Reds on Monday, one day after one of the ugliest outings of his MLB career. Marinaccio surrendered 5 earned runs in just 1.1 innings against the Marlins on Sunday, August 16 — a line that left his ERA at 6.09 and his roster spot on borrowed time. The Reds moved quickly, selecting right-hander Kent Emanuel to fill his role.
It's a tough turn for Marinaccio, a Newark product who has battled to hold a big-league roster spot across multiple organizations. The performance against Miami was the kind of outing that accelerates decisions already in the making — five earned runs in fewer than two innings leaves a front office little room for patience, particularly this deep into a season. He'll now wait to see if he's claimed on waivers, outrighted, or released outright.
No other Delaware alumni made notable news in the league during the August 16–22 window. Chad Kuhl remains on the White Sox roster as Chicago navigates a rebuilding campaign, and Brandon Walter continues to work out of the Astros' bullpen — both holding their spots without major headlines this week.
For Delaware fans tracking alumni across the majors, Marinaccio's situation is the one to watch. A DFA doesn't always mean the end — veterans with serviceable stuff often resurface — but it does mean his next chapter is now out of Cincinnati's hands.
AI-generated summary
