MLB Trade Rumors

Over the coming days, MLBTR will look at next offseason’s option class. Steve Adams highlighted the players who can opt out of their current deals, while we’ll take a division-by-division look at those whose contracts contain either team or mutual options. Virtually all of the mutual options will be bought out by one side. Generally, if the team is willing to retain the player … [Read more...] about Looking Ahead To Club Options: AL West

The Mariners announced Friday that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander Casey Lawrence from Triple-A Tacoma. He’d cleared waivers after being designated for assignment a week ago, briefly elected free agency, and returned on another minor league deal. He’s now right back in the big leagues. Righty Troy Taylor was optioned to Tacoma in his place. This marks the latest … [Read more...] about Mariners Select Casey Lawrence

The Mariners and right-hander Zach Pop have agreed to a minor league contract, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. The Blue Jays designated Pop for assignment at the end of spring training when they needed a 40-man roster spot. The out-of-options righty was battling elbow inflammation at the time, and since injured players can’t be placed on outright waivers, the Jays instead … [Read more...] about Mariners, Zach Pop Agree To Minor League Deal

The Mariners have optioned right-hander Gregory Santos to Triple-A Tacoma and recalled fellow right-handed reliever Will Klein in his place, per a team announcement. It’s the first time in nearly three years that Santos has been optioned to the minors. He was a notable trade acquisition in the 2023-24 offseason, with the Mariners sending prospects Prelander Berroa, Zach DeLoach … [Read more...] about Mariners Option Gregory Santos

Jesse Hahn returned to the Mariners on a minor league contract, per the MLB.com transaction tracker. The righty had rejected an outright assignment in favor of free agency over the weekend. Players frequently re-sign after declining an outright assignment. The time on the open market allows the player to at least gauge whether there might be an immediate opportunity elsewhere. … [Read more...] about Mariners Re-Sign Jesse Hahn To Minor League Deal