TUCUPITA MARCANO NEWS

Receives call to majors The Pirates recalled Marcano from Double-A Altoona on Tuesday.

Impact Marcano has experience at three infield and two outfield spots, so he'll give the Pirates another utility option off the bench after Cole Tucker (illness) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday. The 22-year-old Marcano made the Padres' Opening Day roster a season ago and logged 50 plate appearances at the big-league level, but Tuesday marks his first call-up to the majors since he was acquired by the Pirates in the deal last July that sent Adam Frazier to San Diego.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Opening season at Double-A The Pirates optioned Marcano to Double-A Altoona on Wednesday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Marcano was previously demoted to Triple-A Indianapolis on March 24, only to move down another level two weeks later since the Pirates determined an everyday role wouldn't be available to him with the top affiliate. The move to Double-A is a disappointing one for Marcano, who made the Padres' Opening Day roster last season before being dealt to Pittsburgh in the deal that sent Adam Frazier to San Diego. Upon joining the Pirates, Marcano reported to Indianapolis and fizzled over 48 games with the affiliate, slashing .230/.325/.279 with only six extra-base hits in 210 plate appearances.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A look at new Pirates prospect Marcano PITTSBURGH -- Tucupita Marcano’s name is an homage to two critical parts of his upbringing in Venezuela. His last name is the name of his fa...

AUGUST 15, 2021 • MLB.COM

Tucupita Marcano excited to make name for himself with Pirates Tucupita Marcano was the centerpiece of the Adam Frazier trade and has gotten off to a hot start with Class AAA Indianapolis.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Heating up at Indy Marcano is 9-for-30 with five walks in August for Triple-A Indianapolis.

Impact He has hits in each of his last eight games and figures to make his way to Pittsburgh before season's end. Marcano has started at five positions in 12 starts for Indy, seeing time at second base, shortstop, third base, and the two corner outfield spots. The 21-year-old's versatility could add to his fantasy value whenever he becomes a major leaguer.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Giants, Yankees-Rays, Rangers reeling

The Dodgers and Giants are back at it Tuesday night, renewing their long rivalry in San Francisco with 12-game winner Julio Urias on the mound for Los Angeles against Logan Webb in...

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Giants, Yankees-Rays, Rangers reeling

The Dodgers and Giants are back at it Tuesday night, renewing their long rivalry in San Francisco with 12-game winner Julio Urias on the mound for Los Angeles against Logan Webb in...

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Padres getting All-Star 2B Frazier from Pirates

An already impressive Padres infield is about to get even better with the addition of All-Star second baseman Adam Frazier

JULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With strong Venezuelan roots, Tucupita Marcano one-third of Pirates' return in Adam Frazier trade The Pirates acquired three players from the San Diego Padres in the Adam Frazier trade – all with zero or minimal major-league experience. T...

JULY 26, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Adam Frazier trade 'stinks' for the Pirates — or does it? They got their man in prospect Tucupita Marcano Adam Frazier had other suitors, but the Pirates viewed Tucupita Marcano as the best player available, and struck a deal with the Padres.

JULY 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pirates trade All-Star 2B Frazier to Padres

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded All-Star second baseman Adam Frazier to the playoff-contending San Diego Padres for three minor leaguers

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed to Pittsburgh Marcano was traded from the Padres to the Pirates in exchange for Adam Frazier on Sunday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Marcano made his major-league debut earlier this season, and he hit .182 with a double, seven runs and three RBI in 25 games with the Padres. He's spent most of the year at the Triple-A level and could report to Triple-A Indianapolis, but he could fill Frazier's spot at second base at some point in 2021.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Minors: Padres affiliates swept in Fourth of July games Rounding up the action at the Padres’ minor league affiliates

JULY 5, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Minors: Campusano, Marcano, Gosuke homer in El Paso loss Rounding up the action at the Padres’ minor league affiliates

JUNE 18, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres notes: Zach Davies’ reunion, Marcano’s learning curve The Padres traded away Zach Davies in the deal that fetched Yu Darvish from the Cubs; Davis will start against the Padres on Tuesday

JUNE 8, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres pregame: O'Grady recalled, Marcano optioned before start of Cubs series Wil Myers gets a rest day as Padres recall outfielder Brian O'Grady from Triple-A El Paso and send down Tucupita Marcano

JUNE 8, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Dennis Lin: The Padres optioned Tucupita Marcano to El Paso... - The Athletic The Padres optioned Tucupita Marcano to El Paso. Brian O'Grady is back and will be in right field tonight. Wil Myers is getting a start off.

JUNE 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sent back to Triple-A Marcano was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Monday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Impact Marcano's latest stint on the big-league roster, his third of the year, lasted eight days. He went just 2-for-15 at the plate. Brian O'Grady was recalled in a corresponding move.

JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DeGrom fans 11 in 7 dominant innings, Mets blank Padres 4-0

Jacob deGrom kept up his dominance of major league hitters, striking out 11 over seven innings and pitching the New York Mets past the high-powered San Diego Padres 4-0

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Padres Marcano was recalled to the Padres from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

Impact This will mark Marcano's third stint with the major-league club this season. He's recorded six hits and four walks in 33 big-league plate appearances thus far. Right-handed pitcher Aaron Northcraft was sent to El Paso in a corresponding roster move.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tatis, Hosmer clear COVID-19 protocols, return to Padres

Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and first baseman Eric Hosmer of the San Diego Padres were activated from the injured list after passing COVID-19 protocols prior to a series fina...

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatis, Hosmer return from COVID IL The Padres reinstated shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and first baseman Eric Hosmer from the injured list before Wednesday's game against the R...

MAY 19, 2021 • MLB.COM

Sent down Wednesday Marcano was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

Impact Marcano spent just over a week on the major-league roster and went 4-for-17 with five runs and two RBI during his most recent stint in the big leagues. He'll now return to the minors after Fernando Tatis and Eric Hosmer were reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres notes: Tucupita Marcano's come a long way; bringing along Lamet, Weathers Tucupita Marcano's hometown is celebrating his ascent to San Diego; Padres are plotting paths forward for Dinelson Lamet and Ryan Weathers

MAY 18, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Fill-ins come up big in Padres' 5-3 win over Cardinals

Rookie Ivan Castillo had a pinch RBI single for his first big league hit to cap a go-ahead, four-run rally in the fourth inning, and the San Diego Padres beat the NL Central-leadin...

MAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS