RHP Ron Marinaccio Scheduled To Continue MLB Rehab In Somerset

Bridgewater, New Jersey – The New York Yankees have announced that RHP Ron Marinaccio is scheduled to continue his MLB rehab assignment with the Double-A Somerset Patriots on Friday, July 22. The Patriots will take on the Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies) at 7:05 pm at TD Bank Ballpark.

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The Yankees have scheduled RHP Ron Marinaccio to pitch in Somerset on Friday as he continues his MLB rehab assignment. #RepBX pic.twitter.com/rnu31jTyW4

— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) July 22, 2022

Marinaccio is 1-0 with a 2.33 ERA and 23 strikeouts over 19.1 innings pitched in 17 appearances for the Yankees this season. Prior to being placed on the injured list for shoulder inflammation on July 3, the rookie reliever tallied 15.1 scoreless innings in a row and allowed just one hit against 60 batters faced during that period.

The right-handed hurler was named to the Yankees Opening Day roster in April after appearing in six games in Spring Training and tossing 5.2 innings without an earned run allowed while striking out six batters. Marinaccio later made his MLB debut on April 9 at home against the Boston Red Sox and threw a scoreless top of the fourth that helped the team capture a 4-2 win over its rivals.

The New Jersey-native recorded his first career win on June 10 with a shutout 13th inning that contributed to a 2-1 walk-off victory over the Chicago Cubs.

“The feeling after the first win was great,” said Marinaccio. “As a younger arm in the bullpen it's hard to come by opportunities at times so it was nice to be able to contribute to another win for the team when I was called on.”

Born in Toms River, New Jersey, Marinaccio graduated from Toms River North High School and continued his baseball career at the University of Delaware where he tallied 207.2 innings with a 3.90 ERA and 184 strikeouts. The two-time Blue Hens Pitcher of the Year was then drafted in the 19th round of the 2017 draft by the Yankees and began his journey to the show in the minor league system.

“Being a fan and from the area is definitely exciting but I think if you'd ask anyone, they would be excited to represent the Yankees,” added Marinaccio. “There is just so much history and tradition, everyone that comes over talks about how special it is to put on the pinstripes.”

After being assigned to Double-A Somerset in 2021, Marinaccio became a staple in the Patriots bullpen with 39.2 innings pitched and a 1.82 ERA as well as 64 strikeouts.

WATCH | Ron Marinaccio gets the final out in the first no-hitter in franchise history! pic.twitter.com/IsHuXiDFyU

— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) August 8, 2021

Between June 13 to July 14, the 26-year-old allowed just five hits and no runs across 14.0 innings and recorded two saves to go along with 24 strikeouts. On August 8, Marinaccio capped off a historic day at TD Bank Ballpark with a hitless top of the ninth against the Bowie Baysox that gave the Patriots a combined no-hitter, the first in franchise history.

“My time in Somerset was great, it gave me the opportunity to develop and mature as a pitcher,” mentioned Marinaccio.

Following his successful stint with Somerset, Marinaccio was promoted to Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes Barre where he finished the season and posted a 1-0 record with a 2.36 ERA and 41 strikeouts.

Marinaccio is the third MLB rehab assignment for Somerset this season, joining LHP Aroldis Chapman and RHP Domingo German. He is one of 10 Patriots to make their MLB debuts since the team became the Yankees Double-A affiliate in 2021.

About the Somerset Patriots

The Somerset Patriots are the New York Yankees Double-A Affiliate and develop today’s top minor league talent into the pinstriped superstars of tomorrow for MLB’s winningest team. The Patriots compete in the Double-A Eastern League and play their home games at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ, where fans of all ages and levels of baseball fandom get to enjoy the unique experience that is minor league baseball.

To learn more, visit: www.somersetpatriots.com