RedHawks sign infielder Tucupita Marcano

2025 Cat 1
Written By Eli Swanson

Photo: ADN Magallanero 

FARGO — The RedHawks started the process of building their 2026 roster Thursday, signing former MLB infielder Tucupita Marcano to next summer’s squad. 

 

The 26-year-old Venezuelan appeared in 149 MLB games with the San Diego Padres and Pittsburgh Pirates from 2021-23.  

 

Most recently, Marcano played 45 games for Navegantes del Magallanes in the Venezuelan Winter League, slashing .303/.394/.417 with 10 RBIs in 2024-25. 

 

Marcano will enter his eighth season of professional baseball in 2026 with the RedHawks. 

 

In 567 professional games played, he has hit .267/.346/.364 with 21 home runs, 201 RBIs and 70 stolen bases. 

Eli Swanson
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