The Pirates pulled the plug on Dennis Santana after a sharp decline in performance, making room for Ron Marinaccio — but this wasn’t just a roster shuffle; it was a sign the team’s bullpen overhaul is in full swing. Santana, once a reliable arm with elite numbers, saw his ERA balloon and contact rates spike after a shaky April. Advanced metrics confirmed the drop — hitters were making better contact, walks climbed, and his expected stats plummeted. A blown save against St. Louis may have been the tipping point. Now, with the trade deadline looming, the Pirates are clearly prioritizing bullpen depth — and Santana’s exit is just the first move.
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