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The New York Yankees made three roster moves on January 27, bringing in a right-handed pitcher while parting ways with two players who never quite found their footing in the Bronx.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / January 22

Orioles Lose Utility Infielder to Division Rival

The Baltimore Orioles’ roster shuffle continued on Thursday as a recently acquired utility infielder was picked up off waivers by a division rival. Marco Luciano was claimed by the Orioles off waivers on January 7, 2026, after he was designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22

Yankees Claim Marco Luciano

The Yankees have claimed outfielder Marco Luciano off waivers from the Orioles, according to announcements from both clubs. Baltimore designated him for assignment a week ago.

MLB News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / January 15

Orioles claim left-hander José Suárez from Braves

Needing another left-handed relief option, the Orioles claimed veteran José Suárez off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. The 28-year-old is 22-29 with a 5.30 ERA and two saves in six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels and one with Atlanta.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15

Orioles Claim José Suarez, DFA Marco Luciano

The Orioles announced they have claimed left-hander José Suarez off waivers from the Braves. It wasn’t previously reported that Atlanta had bumped Suarez from their roster but they apparently tried to quietly sneak him through waivers.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 8

2025 Transactions: Luciano to Orioles, Guardians Sign Nunez

The big moves from January 7 revolved around pitching, as the Cubs swung a deal for Edward Cabrera, while the Rockies picked up Michael Lorenzen. However, most of the moves made on the day were waiver claims.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / January 7

O's claim former top prospect Marco Luciano off waivers from Pirates

The Baltimore Orioles claimed outfielder Marco Luciano, a former top minor league prospect, off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. In other

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / January 7

Baltimore Orioles claim former top prospect off waivers

The Baltimore Orioles have added a former highly ranked prospect to their position-player depth. On Wednesday afternoon, independent journalist Francys Romero first reported that the Orioles claimed infielder/outfielder Marco Luciano off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 7

Orioles Claim Marco Luciano

The Orioles have claimed outfielder Marco Luciano off waivers from the Pirates, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. The Bucs designated him for assignment last month.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 20

Pirates Designated Recently Acquired Outfielder for Assignment

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a big time trade, which required them to make corresponding roster moves. The Pirates traded right-handed starting

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 19

Pirates Designate Marco Luciano, Tsung-Che Cheng For Assignment

The Pirates are designating outfielder Marco Luciano and infielder Tsung-Che Cheng for assignment, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. Pittsburgh needed to open two spots on the 40-man roster after this morning’s three-team trade that netted Brandon Lowe, Mason Montgomery and Jake Mangum.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 6

Giants lose former top prospect to Pirates

The San Francisco Giants watched a familiar name walk out the door as the Pittsburgh Pirates swooped in and claimed Marco Luciano off waivers, a move that instantly stirred MLB Free Agency chatter and renewed debate about the development path of a once-hyped Giants prospect.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / December 6

2025 Transactions: Bido, Criswell, Luciano, & Romo Claimed Off Waivers

With the Winter Meetings & 2025 Rule 5 Draft on the horizon, MLB teams are re-shuffling their 40-man rosters. On December 5, several teams placed successful waiver claims.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 5

Marco Luciano Era Ends with Giants After Pirates Claim Him off Waivers

Marco Luciano’s time with the San Francisco Giants will be marked by unfulfilled promise. Once the franchise’s top prospect, he was quietly claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, ending his Giants career with 41 games and 115 at-bats.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

Pirates Claim Former Giants Ranked Prospect Off Waivers

The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed former middle infield prospect Marco Luciano off waivers from the San Francisco Giants. The news was reported on the Pirates’ Transactions page.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 5

Pirates Claim Former Giants Top Prospect Off Waivers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates needed more outfield depth heading into next season and made an addition through waivers. The Pirates announced that they claimed outfielder Marco Luciano off of waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Dec.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5

Can former top-100 prospect Marco Luciano bounce back with Pirates?

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MLB News / Just Baseball / December 3

Rule 5 Draft Cements Run of First Round Failures for Giants

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San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / September 13

Marco Luciano Is Doing What He Can To Re-Earn the Giants’ Trust

Marco Luciano has gone through one of the most interesting journeys for a top prospect in recent memory. Once Brandon Crawford retired, he was seen as the future of the San Francisco Giants at the shortstop position.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 20

Giants Future Looks Blocked for Disappointing Prospect Marco Luciano

There once was a time that Marco Luciano was part of the future in the San Francisco Giants’ outfield, a star in the making. The Giants thought so much of him as an international prospect that they paid the Dominican Republic native a $2.6 million bonus as a 16-year-old in 2018.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 25

Giants Prospect Marco Luciano Predicted To Be Dealt at MLB Trade Deadline

The San Francisco Giants are still right in the mix for a playoff spot in the National League. As expected, the NL has been extremely challenging so far this season.

San Francisco Giants News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

Is a Breakout on the Horizon for This Top Prospect with the Giants?

Marco Luciano was once a top-20 baseball prospect but has struggled to show his true potential. The Giants hope this year he can finally show it off. Luciano signed as an international free agent in 2018.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 14

Marco Luciano gets real on position change before Giants 2025 season

As the San Francisco Giants prepare for the Spring ball, Marco Luciano embraces change as he prepares for the 2025 MLB season with the Giants. Once considered

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 4

Could Forgotten Top Prospect Contribute for the Giants in 2025?

If you were to check any of the San Francisco Giants prospect rankings from 2021 to 2023, you would find Marco Luciano at the top of every single one. For a three-year run, he was considered the future of the organization and the replacement for an organization icon in Brandon Crawford.

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / February 22, 2024

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San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / July 26, 2023

Giants call up top prospect as offense struggles

Giants call up top prospect as offense continues to struggle

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