René Pinto has been designated for assignment as the Diamondbacks make room for new additions, indicating a shift in team strategy.

René Pinto has been claimed by the Arizona Diamondbacks after a brief stint with the Baltimore Orioles, where he was designated for assignment. Previously part of the Tampa Bay Rays organization, Pinto made his MLB debut in 2022 and showed improvement in 2023 with a .252 batting average and a 0.4 WAR in 38 games. He now faces competition for playing time on the Diamondbacks, where he will vie for a role behind incumbent starter Gabriel Moreno and backups José Herrera and Adrian Del Castillo.