Diamondbacks Claim Catcher René Pinto from Orioles

The Arizona Diamondbacks have claimed catcher René Pinto off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles, adding him to their 40-man roster, which is now at 39 players. Pinto, 28, previously played with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he had a career batting average of .231 in the majors with 10 home runs across 83 games. Despite showing flashes of power, his numbers indicate struggles, particularly with a career strikeout rate of 36.7%, significantly above the league average. As Pinto joins the Diamondbacks' catching depth chart, he will compete for a backup role behind established starter Gabriel Moreno, who has solidified his position. The team also has Jose Herrera and Adrian Del Castillo in the mix, with Pinto needing to perform well in spring training to secure a spot on the Opening Day roster, as he is out of minor-league options. Pinto's acquisition comes after the Orioles designated him for assignment to make room for new signing Charlie Morton.