The Mariners announced today that left-hander Nick Margevicius has been released. Their spring camp is now down to 71 players. Margevicius, 27 in June, once seemed like he was on a path to being a useful big league starter but has been held back by injuries in recent years. Originally drafted by the Padres, that club made the aggressive move of adding Margevicius to their … [Read more...] about Mariners Release Nick Margevicius
Mariners Outright Justus Sheffield
The Mariners announced that left-hander Justus Sheffield has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma. Sheffield, 27 in May, was a first round draft pick and was previously considered one of the top prospects in baseball. Selected 31st overall by Cleveland in 2014, went to the Yankees in 2016 as part of the Andrew Miller trade and then went to Seattle in the … [Read more...] about Mariners Outright Justus Sheffield
Major League Baseball Issues 12 Suspensions For Angels – Mariners Brawl
Major League Baseball has handed down 12 suspensions arising from yesterday’s bench-clearing brawl between the Angels and Mariners. The league also handed out undisclosed fines. Nine of the individuals disciplined are from the Angels, while the Mariners lose a trio of players. The discipline is as follows: Angels Interim manager Phil Nevin: Ten games Third baseman Anthony … [Read more...] about Major League Baseball Issues 12 Suspensions For Angels – Mariners Brawl
Mariners Select Andrew Knapp
The Mariners selected catcher Andrew Knapp onto the big league roster before tonight’s matchup with the Orioles. Fellow backstop Luis Torrens is headed to the 10-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation. Seattle already had a vacancy on the 40-man roster. Knapp signed a minor league contract with the M’s last month. He’s played at Triple-A Tacoma since then, putting up … [Read more...] about Mariners Select Andrew Knapp
Royals Trade Carlos Santana To Mariners, Promote Vinnie Pasquantino
The Mariners have acquired first baseman/designated hitter Carlos Santana and cash from the Royals in exchange for right-handers Wyatt Mills and William Fleming, per a team announcement. The trade paves the road for the Royals to take an overdue look at top prospect Vinnie Pasquantino, whose contract has been formally selected from Triple-A Omaha, according to the team. … [Read more...] about Royals Trade Carlos Santana To Mariners, Promote Vinnie Pasquantino