The Mariners announced that they have designated catcher Brian O’Keefe for assignment. His roster spot will go to right-hander Kaleb Ort, who was previously-reported to have been claimed off waivers from the Red Sox. O’Keefe, 30, signed a minor league deal with the club in the offseason and was selected to the roster in August when Tom Murphy landed on the injured list with a … [Read more...] about Mariners Designate Brian O’Keefe For Assignment
Yankees Claim Luke Weaver From Mariners
The Yankees have claimed right-hander Luke Weaver off waivers from the Mariners, per announcements from both clubs. Weaver had recently been designated for assignment by the M’s. Lefty Nestor Cortes was transferred to the 60-day injured list in order to open up a spot on the Yankees’ 40-man roster. Weaver, 30, began the year with the Reds, signing with them in the offseason on … [Read more...] about Yankees Claim Luke Weaver From Mariners
The Mariners’ Quiet Offseason Bullpen Upgrades
The Mariners hold a tight lead in the AL West with less than a month to go. While certainly not assured, they’ve got a real shot at securing their first division title in over two decades. While an offensive explosion in the second half is a big part of that success, Seattle’s pitching staff kept them afloat while the lineup was struggling for the bulk of the year. The M’s … [Read more...] about The Mariners’ Quiet Offseason Bullpen Upgrades
Mariners Claim Dominic Leone From Angels
The Mariners have claimed right-hander Dominic Leone off waivers from the Angels, reports Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. The reliever was one of a handful of players waived by Los Angeles in a salary dump. It’s the fourth organization of the season for Leone, who originally broke into the majors with Seattle nine years ago. He began on a minor league deal with Texas but … [Read more...] about Mariners Claim Dominic Leone From Angels
MLBTR Poll: AL West Winner
Heading into play Tuesday, there’s only one division where the lead is two games or fewer. That’s the AL West, which has a pair of teams within two games of the frontrunner. Whoever wins the division is very likely to get a first-round bye — all three teams are at least five games clear of the AL Central-leading Twins — adding extra incentive for the clubs to secure more than a … [Read more...] about MLBTR Poll: AL West Winner