The Mariners announced Friday that right-hander Casey Lawrence again passed through waivers following a recent DFA. He’s been assigned outright to Triple-A Tacoma. Lawrence has the right to reject the assignment and elect free agency, although at this point, whether he chooses to do so seemingly has little bearing on his future with the organization. Lawrence has been … [Read more...] about Mariners Outright Casey Lawrence
West Notes: Arraez, Padres, Leiter, Tovar, Tellez
It was a week ago tonight that Luis Arraez was carted off the field in Houston after he collided with Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon during a play at first base. Early concerns of a neck or jaw injury dissipated when Arraez was back in the Padres’ clubhouse later that night after a trip to the hospital, and though Arraez was placed on the concussion-related injured list, … [Read more...] about West Notes: Arraez, Padres, Leiter, Tovar, Tellez
Gregory Santos To Undergo Cleanup Knee Surgery
The Mariners placed Gregory Santos on the 15-day injured list this afternoon. Seattle announced that the reliever is dealing with right knee inflammation. Adam Jude of The Seattle Times relays that Santos will undergo a cleanup surgery to repair cartilage next week. Seattle announced last week that Santos would be optioned to Triple-A. It seems they subsequently learned of his … [Read more...] about Gregory Santos To Undergo Cleanup Knee Surgery
Guardians Acquire Cody Bolton
The Mariners announced that right-hander Cody Bolton has been traded to the Guardians for cash considerations. He was designated for assignment a few days ago when the M’s selected Jesse Hahn. The Guardians transferred John Means to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man roster spot and optioned Bolton to Triple-A Columbus. Bolton, 27 in June, has 40 innings on his major … [Read more...] about Guardians Acquire Cody Bolton
Mariners Select Rowdy Tellez
The Mariners announced that they have selected the contract of first baseman Rowdy Tellez. The roster already had a couple of vacancies from losing Seth Martinez off waivers and releasing Mitch Haniger. Their 40-man count goes from 38 to 39 with the Tellez move. Now that he’s been added to the 40-man roster, Tellez will earn a $1.5MM salary, as reported by Jack Magruder for … [Read more...] about Mariners Select Rowdy Tellez
