MLB Trade Rumors

Mariners catcher Tom Murphy has been shut down from baseball activity for another ten days and is not a lock to return to the team this year, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports. The 32-year-old has been out since Aug. 14, when a foul tip caught him on the thumb and resulted in what was originally diagnosed as a displaced tendon. However, general manager Justin Hollander … [Read more...] about Mariners’ Tom Murphy Shut Down From Baseball Activity Due To Thumb Fracture

The Mariners announced that right-hander Luke Weaver has been designated for assignment.  The move clears a roster spot for Eduard Bazardo, as the M’s have called the righty back up from Triple-A Tacoma. It could be a brief stint in Seattle for Weaver, who only signed a Major League contract with the club on August 22.  His tenure with the club has consisted of one start and … [Read more...] about Mariners Designate Luke Weaver For Assignment

The A’s have claimed right-hander Devin Sweet off waivers from the Mariners.  Sweet was designated for assignment earlier this week. The 26-year-old made his Major League debut this season, appearing in two games with Seattle and posting two innings (with a 9.00 ERA).  An undrafted free agent in 2018, Sweet is changing teams for the first time in his pro career, as he has a … [Read more...] about Athletics Claim Devin Sweet From Mariners

The Mariners announced that they have claimed righty Dominic Leone off waivers, a move that was reported on earlier today. They also announced that righty Devin Sweet has been designated for assignment to open a spot for Leone on their 40-man roster. Sweet, 26, was just selected to the roster about six weeks ago. He made two appearances for the big league club, allowing two … [Read more...] about Mariners Designate Devin Sweet For Assignment

The Mariners have signed catcher Luis Torrens to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Tacoma, per Rainiers broadcaster Mike Curto. By joining the organization prior to September 1, Torrens will be eligible to play for the Mariners in the postseason. Torrens, 27, returns to the Mariners organization, which was his club from 2020 to 2022. But he was non-tendered at … [Read more...] about Mariners Sign Luis Torrens To Minor League Deal