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Pirates Claim Former Giants Top Prospect Marco Luciano Off Waivers

The out-of-options 24-year-old must make Pittsburgh’s roster or hit waivers, setting up a fresh evaluation for a once-elite talent.

Overview

  • Pittsburgh announced Luciano as an outfielder on its 40-man roster following the waiver claim.
  • Because he has no minor-league options remaining, the Pirates cannot send him to Triple-A without first exposing him to waivers.
  • San Francisco’s 40-man roster drops to 39, giving the Giants added flexibility ahead of winter roster deadlines.
  • Luciano spent 2025 at Triple-A Sacramento after an offseason move to left field, hitting .214/.335/.413 with 23 home runs and a 30.6% strikeout rate.
  • A $2.6 million international signee in 2018 and former top-100 prospect, he hit .217/.286/.304 in 41 MLB games with San Francisco and struggled defensively at shortstop before the position switch.