The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed former top prospect Marco Luciano off waivers from the San Francisco Giants, ending his five-year tenure with the organization. Luciano, once ranked as high as No. 12 in Baseball America's top-100 prospects, has struggled to develop at the major league level, hitting just .217/.286/.304 over 41 MLB games and posting poor defense and high strikeout rates in Triple-A. Originally signed out of the Dominican Republic, Luciano was considered a potential future shortstop for the Giants but was moved to the outfield in 2025 after failing to meet expectations. The Giants had no options left for Luciano, and his release was seen as a management failure, with some critics noting he was kept at shortstop too long despite defensive issues. The Pirates see potential in Luciano, who does not have minor league options remaining, and he will compete for a bench role in spring training. Luciano's move to Pittsburgh marks a fresh start, and he could be tested at multiple positions, including outfield and infield, as the Pirates aim to bolster their roster.