AUGUST 12, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
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Out of Tuesday's lineup Marcano is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Marcano collected five hits in his first two starts after being recalled last week, but in the three games since he's 0-for-11 with a walk and five strikeouts. Greg Allen will start in left field while Rodolfo Castro, fresh up from Triple-A Indianapolis, will man the keystone.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sits after four straight starts Marcano is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
Impact Marcano will hit the bench for the series finale after he went 5-for-16 with a triple, a walk, two runs and two RBI while starting each of the past four games at either second base or in left field. Kevin Newman should be the Bucs' primary option at the keystone moving forward, but Marcano could occupy the strong side of a platoon in left field with the switch-hitting Greg Allen moving forward.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts to leadoff spot Marcano went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored Thursday against the Brewers.
Impact Marcano shifted to the leadoff spot and played second base Thursday to make his second consecutive start since being recalled Wednesday. He delivered an RBI single in the seventh inning and now has five hits across eight at-bats in the last two games. The Pirates appear intent on utilizing Marcano's defensive versatility to keep him in the lineup, and he's shown some promise at the plate by maintaining a .269/.321/.410 line across 87 plate appearances.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Big night in return Marcano went 3-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored Wednesday against the Brewers.
Impact Marcano was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday after Yoshi Tsutsugo was designated for assignment. Marcano got the start in left field while hitting eighth, though it's unclear how he'll get regular at-bats with Ben Gamel, Bryan Reynolds and Cal Mitchell currently the starting outfield and Kevin Newman locked in at second base. Marcano has been extremely productive in the minors this season, and he has also shown glimpses of promise in the majors by maintaining a .257/.304/.405 line across 82 plate appearances in Pittsburgh.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Reynolds' leadoff HR in 9th powers Pirates past Brewers 8-7
Bryan Reynolds hit a solo homer to lead off the bottom of the ninth inning, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-7 win over the Milwaukee BrewersAUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Called up Wednesday Marcano was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Marcano spent just under a month in the minors but will rejoin the active roster after Yoshi Tsutsugo was designated for assignment. Over 22 major-league games this year, Marcano has slashed .229/.280/.357 with two homers, nine runs, five RBI and a stolen base.
AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to Triple-A The Pirates optioned Marcano to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
Impact Marcano loses his roster spot after slashing .229/.280/.637 with two home runs, three doubles and five RBI in 22 games. Injuries at the big-league level could result in another promotion for the 22-year-old, though.
JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Garners third straight start Marcano will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Impact The lefty-hitting Marcano will pick up his third start in as many games since being reinstated from the COVID-19-related injured list, which included an assignment against a lefty (Aaron Ashby) in Saturday's 7-4 win. Marcano has gone 0-for-6 with four strikeouts in his first two games back in action, but the Pirates appear to be viewing him as a higher priority than fellow left-handed-hitters Josh VanMeter and Hoy Park, both of whom remain on the bench Sunday for the second and third games in a row, respectively.
JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tucupita Marcano returns to Pirates lineup, while Yu Chang is DFA'd before Brewers series Tucupita Marcano returned Thursday for the start of a series against the Brewers, while the Pirates designated Yu Chang for assignment.
JUNE 30, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Reinstated by Pirates Marcano (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Thursday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Marcano tested positive for COVID-19 on June 17, but he recently appeared in three rehab games and went 1-for-9 with three runs, two stolen bases, four walks and two strikeouts. The 22-year-old carved out relatively consistent playing time leading up to his absence and should have a chance to regain at-bats after Yu Chang was designated for assignment Thursday.
JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Begins rehab assignment Marcano (illness) started at second base and went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run Sunday in his first rehab game for Single-A Bradenton.
Impact According to Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com, Marcano, who is regaining conditioning after testing positive for COVID-19 on June 17, will shift his rehab to Double-A Altoona for his next game action. He could be activated from the IL as soon as Wednesday, with Josh VanMeter (finger) also a potential candidate to be activated from the 10-day injured list around that time. Once both Marcano and VanMeter are reinstated, the two may have to battle for playing time at the keystone.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rays' Ramirez delivers winning hit in 10th to beat Bucs 4-3
Harold Ramirez scored Vidal Brujan with a game-ending pinch-single in the 10th inning, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on COVID-19 injured list Marcano was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
Impact It's unclear whether Marcano has tested positive for the virus or if he's on the injured list for other reasons, so it's difficult to predict when he'll return. Liover Peguero was recalled to take his place on the roster.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Get run in leadoff role Marcano went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 5-3 loss to Atlanta.
Impact At least against right-handed pitching, the lefty-hitting Marcano appears to have at least temporarily seized the leadoff gig from Ke'Bryan Hayes. The 22-year-old set the table Sunday for the second day in a row and was one of the few bright spots for the Pirates in Atlanta's four-game series sweep, as he produced six hits and scored one run across his 13 at-bats. At least until the Pirates get back Josh VanMeter (finger) or Kevin Newman (groin) back from the injured list, Marcano looks primed to serve as the Pirates' everyday second baseman.
JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench versus lefty Marcano will be on the bench for Thursday's game versus Atlanta.
Impact Marcano will sit for the second consecutive game as the Pirates take on left-hander Max Fried on the mound. Yu Chang will draw another start at second base and bat seventh Thursday.
JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting against lefty Marcano is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers.
Impact With a tough southpaw (Tarik Skubal) on the hill for the opposition, the lefty-hitting Marcano will take a seat following an eight-game stretch in which he went 6-for-25 with two home runs, four walks, a double and a stolen base. Josh VanMeter's (finger) recent placement on the injured list creates a path for Marcano to play often at second base, though he may end up settling into a platoon with the righty-hitting Yu Chang, who picks up the start at the keystone Tuesday.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates' 'little spark plug' Marcano homers in B2B games LOS ANGELES -- Walker Buehler and Julio Urías are two of the best pitchers in baseball. Buehler has been an All-Star. Urías will likely be o...
JUNE 1, 2022 • MLB.COM
Homers again Tuesday Marcano went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Dodgers.
Impact Marcano has somewhat surprisingly homered in back-to-back games, with his second-inning blast Tuesday giving the Pirates all the offense they needed to win. The 22-year-old has hit safely in five of his six games this season. He's posted two homers, five RBI, five runs scored and a double across 20 plate appearances. Marcano is likely to see a utility role while in the majors.
JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Belts first big-league homer Marcano went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in a 6-5 win against the Dodgers on Monday.
Impact In just his fifth game of the year, Marcano delivered a big shot against one of the NL's top pitchers, taking Walker Buehler deep for a three-run blast in the second inning. The long ball was Marcano's first as a major leaguer in his 55th career at-bat. He has never been much of a power hitter, topping out at seven homers in the minors during the 2021 campaign.
MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies two hits Marcano went 2-for-3 with a run scored Sunday against the Padres.
Impact Marcano has gone 2-for-6 with two runs scored since being recalled by the Pirates on Friday. He's likely to serve a utility role with the team and has picked up starts in left field and second base since being promoted. With several lineup regulars currently sidelined in Pittsburgh, Marcano may have the chance to pick up consistent at-bats in the short term.
MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Grisham's 2-run HR in 10th gives Padres 4-2 win over Pirates
Trent Grisham hit a two-run walkoff home run in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 to take two of threeMAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hayes' 3-run HR in 9th lifts Pirates to 4-2 win over Padres
Ke’Bryan Hayes hit a three-run homer off closer Taylor Rogers with one out in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Diego Padres 4-2MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Myers, Voit provide punch as Padres beat Pirates 4-3
Wil Myers drove in Manny Machado with a shattered-bat single in the eighth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Friday nightMAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Headed back to Pittsburgh Marcano will be recalled prior to the Pirates' weekend series at San Diego, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Marcano has maintained an excellent .312/.411/.495 line across 113 plate appearances with Double-A Altoona on the season. While he may not have a stable spot in the lineup, he's likely to pick up consistent playing time thanks to his ability to slot in at the corner outfield positions as well as both second and third base. Yoshi Tsutsugo (undisclosed) was placed on the injured list in the corresponding move.
MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
