As announced by both teams, the Mariners have acquired infielder Austin Shenton in a trade with the Rays. Seattle will send cash considerations to Tampa Bay in return. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Mariners designated right-handed pitcher JT Chargois for assignment. Shenton began his professional career with the Mariners, who selected him in the 2019 draft. Though he … [Read more...] about Mariners Trade For Austin Shenton, DFA JT Chargois
Mariners Re-Sign Casey Lawrence To Minor League Deal
The Mariners and right-hander Casey Lawrence have reunited on a minor league deal, per his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The Big League Management Company client will presumably receive an invite to major league spring training in a few months. Lawrence, 37, signed a minor league deal with the M’s going into last year as well. He provided the club with some non-roster depth, … [Read more...] about Mariners Re-Sign Casey Lawrence To Minor League Deal
Mariners, Justin Turner Have Discussed Reunion
The Mariners’ deadline acquisition of Justin Turner yielded positive results, and the two parties have already had discussions about a reunion for the 2025 season, general manager Justin Hollander tells Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. “We’ve already had discussions with JT and reiterated our interest that we expressed at the end of the season,” Seattle’s GM said. Turner, who’ll turn … [Read more...] about Mariners, Justin Turner Have Discussed Reunion
Mariners Prioritizing Infield Bats
The Mariners are once again looking to upgrade their offense this winter after 2024’s underwhelming results at the plate squandered a terrific season from their pitching staff. Unsurprisingly, general manager Justin Hollander tells Jon Morosi of MLB.com that the M’s view second base as a priority this offseason. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic adds that the M’s would also like to … [Read more...] about Mariners Prioritizing Infield Bats
Orioles To Name Cody Asche Hitting Coach
The Orioles plan to name Cody Asche hitting coach, reports Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com (X links). Kubatko also reported earlier today that Baltimore was hiring Tommy Joseph away from the Mariners as an assistant hitting coach. Baltimore parted ways with former hitting coaches Ryan Fuller and Matt Borgschulte at the end of the season. Borgschulte landed with the Twins as … [Read more...] about Orioles To Name Cody Asche Hitting Coach