The Mariners have long been considered a candidate to pursue Shohei Ohtani this winter, yet chances may be slim that the reigning AL MVP will head to the Northwest. According to MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer, “industry sources” say “that landing Ohtani doesn’t appear to be within the Mariners’ realistic agenda this offseason.” Why this is the case isn’t specified, or whether or not … [Read more...] about Report: Mariners Not Expected To Sign Shohei Ohtani
American League Non-Tenders: 11/17/23
The deadline to tender a contract to arbitration-eligible players is tonight at 7:00pm CT. Here’s a rundown of the players on American League teams that have been non-tendered today. This post will be updated as more decisions are revealed. MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz projected salaries for all players eligible for arbitration last month. All players who are non-tendered … [Read more...] about American League Non-Tenders: 11/17/23
Mariners To Add Brant Brown To Coaching Staff
The Mariners are hiring Brant Brown in an unspecified coaching role, reports Daniel Kramer of MLB.com (X link). Craig Mish of SportsGrid reported this afternoon that Brown was interviewing with Seattle. Brown, 52, spent the 2023 season as hitting coach with the Marlins. He’d previously served as a hitting coach with the Dodgers before joining eventual NL Manager of the Year … [Read more...] about Mariners To Add Brant Brown To Coaching Staff
Mariners Designate Mike Ford, Select Zach DeLoach
The Mariners announced that Zach DeLoach’s contract has been selected, adding the outfielder to the 40-man roster and protecting him from selection in the Rule 5 Draft. To create roster room, Seattle designated first baseman Mike Ford for assignment. Ford is arbitration-eligible for the first time this offseason, and is projected to earn $1.5MM. It isn’t a huge sum, and Ford … [Read more...] about Mariners Designate Mike Ford, Select Zach DeLoach
Mariners, Tyson Miller Agree To Minor League Contract
The Mariners have signed reliever Tyson Miller to a minor league contract, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America. It stands to reason he’ll get an invitation to MLB Spring Training. Miller, 28, has pitched in parts of three big league campaigns. While he only has 31 career innings, he has gotten to the highest level with five different teams. The righty pitched for three … [Read more...] about Mariners, Tyson Miller Agree To Minor League Contract