The team on Friday acquired right-hander Ron Marinaccio from the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations. Chicago designated the 29-year-old reliever for assignment earlier this week to make room for former Padres starting pitcher Martín Pérez, who signed a one-year, $5 million deal.

Not only did the Padres wait until Jan. 24 to make their first major league acquisition — right-handed pitcher Ron Marinaccio in a trade with the Chicago White Sox — but the Friars are yet to make a big league signing, although reports have circulated Tuesday that the team is in agreement on a one-year deal with catcher Elias Diaz.

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Ron Marinaccio, who was designated for assignment earlier this week, has been sent from Chicago to San Diego in exchange for cash considerations.

The Chicago White Sox have traded right-handed pitcher Ron Marinaccio to the San Diego Padres in exchange for cash considerations. — Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) January 24, 2025

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