The Yankees made several roster moves on Friday, including reinstating right-hander Cody Poteet from the 60-day injured list and optioning him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. To make room on the 40-man roster, the team designated right-handed pitcher Ron Marinaccio for assignment.
Roster shuffle
Ron Marinaccio, a 29-year-old reliever, was drafted by the Yankees in the 19th round in 2017 and had been with the team for three seasons. This year, Marinaccio appeared in 16 games, posting a 3.86 ERA and 1.20 WHIP across 23.1 innings of work. Despite his respectable numbers, which included 25 strikeouts, 10 walks, and allowing 18 hits, the Yankees needed to clear space on their roster.
Ron Marinaccio’s designation follows his demotion to Triple-A on September 6 as part of a roster shuffle. While he had shown moments of reliability throughout his tenure in the bullpen, the need to bring back Poteet from the injured list forced the Yankees’ hand.
Cody Poteet, also 29, had been on the injured list since June with a right triceps strain. He had been working his way back into form through rehab assignments in the minors, making six appearances in Double-A and Triple-A. Poteet’s rehab was successful, with a 2.29 ERA over 19.2 innings, 22 strikeouts, and only five walks.
Before his injury, Poteet made four starts for the Yankees, delivering an impressive 2.14 ERA over 21 innings, where he allowed just 15 hits and recorded 13 strikeouts. His return provides added depth to the Yankees’ pitching staff as the team looks to bolster its rotation and bullpen options for the final stretch of the season.
The Yankees’ decision to designate Ron Marinaccio reflects the tough choices teams often face in managing their roster, especially as injured players return from the injured list. While Poteet’s return is a positive development, Marinaccio now faces an uncertain future. If he clears waivers, he could remain in the Yankees’ system, but there’s a chance another team could claim him to strengthen their bullpen.
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Great for Marianaccio. Cashman never liked him. I don’t get it, why hang onto guys when you have others behind them that you might like better?
And so they keep Leiter Loser instead? Yankees are not managed well.