The Seattle Mariners have signed pitcher Erik Swanson to a one-year deal, meaning that he’ll make a total of four starts for the team. He was originally slated for long relief work, but the Mariners have discussed putting him in the rotation. The right-hander, who grew up in Mariemont, North Dakota, pitched one game for …
Assuming you know nothing else about Elias, you’re probably not going to be particularly concerned about his injury. Despite his arm injury, he’s pitched well enough to warrant a spot on a short list of young arms to watch. And that list includes the Mariners, who value his versatility. Elias made his first appearance with …
The Seattle Mariners released shortstop Sam Haggerty from their 40-man roster at the end of the season, but the player’s recent performance in Triple-A has made him an appealing addition. The 24-year-old played college baseball for New Mexico before being drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 24th round of the 2015 MLB First-Year Player …
The Rays traded for Anthony Misiewicz this offseason in exchange for an international signing bonus slot. Misiewicz pitched for Arkansas last year, compiling a 3-12 record and 5.51 ERA in 21 starts. But after missing nearly a month with an injury, Misiewicz recovered to pitch for the Mariners in 2019. He struck out 125 batters …
The Seattle Mariners selected Matt Festa in the seventh round of the 2016 MLB draft. The right-handed pitcher has not yet made his major league debut, but he could be close. He made one appearance with the Mariners in 2018 and then cracked the big league roster in 2019. However, Festa has had a tough …
Despite having a mediocre first pro ball season, Penn Murfee was still selected by the Seattle Mariners and could make his MLB debut as a starter. Depending on the situation, the M’s could option Murfee back to Tacoma. In that case, he would need to be exposed to waivers. If the Mariners didn’t intend to …
After showing flashes of potential during his shortened season with the Blue Jays, Ryan Borucki is now headed to the Seattle Mariners. Borucki threw a 2.70 ERA in 21 appearances and struck out 11.3 batters per nine innings, but since then, he has been plagued by injuries and ineffectiveness. If he is activated, he will …
If you haven’t been following the Ken Giles Seattle Mariners news, you’re missing out. This season, Giles has pitched just six innings and has given up three earned runs and two walks. His most recent rehab starts have been a complete disaster. However, Giles has had success with his command of the strike zone. Despite …
Andrs Munoz is an international free agent who was signed by the San Diego Padres on July 7, 2015. He made his Major League debut on July 12, 2019, against the Atlanta Braves. In two seasons with the Mariners, Munoz has made 23 appearances and has a 3.80 ERA (10 ER, 23.2 innings).
The latest news regarding the Seattle Mariners’ right-hander Diego Castillo is mixed. Castillo’s 18 pitches were largely for strikeouts, with just one walk and five outs. He’s pitched better than his 5.85 ERA, but he hasn’t had enough chances to earn a save yet. This is a concern, but the fact remains that Castillo is …
