Pirates Claim Ronny Simón, DFA Tanner Rainey

The Miami Marlins designated infielder Ronny Simón for assignment following a difficult defensive outing and a brief, underwhelming MLB stint, despite his strong Triple-A performance. The decision drew criticism due to Simón's previous status as a top prospect and his notable minor league success. Simón, a 25-year-old switch-hitter with a .234 batting average over 19 games for Miami, was quickly claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates and optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis for organizational depth. To clear roster space, the Pirates designated right-handed reliever Tanner Rainey for assignment after his struggles with a 10.57 ERA over 11 appearances. Simón, originally signed by the Cubs in 2018, has shown defensive versatility across both infield and outfield positions during his minor league career. He now aims to rebuild his standing and potentially earn another major league call-up with Pittsburgh.