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Elects free agency Mariot elected to become a free agent Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Mariot spent most of 2023 in Triple-A, where he posted a 6.49 ERA and 1.59 WHIP through 51.1 innings. However, after making just one appearance in the majors -- his first since 2016 -- the 34-year-old reliever will now look for a better opportunity elsewhere.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Mariot passed through waivers unclaimed and was outrighted Thursday to Triple-A Louisville, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Mariot was pushed off the 40-man roster Tuesday after making his first major-league appearance since 2016 on Monday against the Mariners. The 34-year-old right-hander will remain part of the Reds organization for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Designated for assignment Mariot was designated for assignment by the Reds on Tuesday.

Impact Mariot made his first major-league appearance in seven years Monday versus the Mariners and allowed one earned run on four hits and one walk over 2.2 innings of relief. Kevin Herget will take his place on the 40-man roster as he returns to the Reds' bullpen ahead of Tuesday night's game against Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to roster The Reds selected Mariot's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Mariot could be used as a bulk reliever Monday and/or receive a start later this week as the Reds scramble for arms in the wake of a COVID-19 outbreak. It's the first stint in the majors since 2016 for the 34-year-old Mariot, who holds a 6.93 ERA this year at Louisville.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Reds sent Mariot outright to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact Mariot was DFA'd by the Reds on Sunday, and he'll remain within the organization after clearing waivers. The 34-year-old righty spent just one day with the big-league club and didn't appear in a game. Mariot holds a 2.59 ERA and 1.08 WHIP through 24.1 frames in Triple-A this season, though his chances at cracking the Reds' roster again seem low.

JULY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man roster The Reds designated Mariot for assignment Sunday.

Impact Cincinnati removed Mariot from its 40-man roster and 26-man active roster to clear room for Ben Lively (pectoral), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday in Milwaukee. After being called up from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday, Mariot had been available in long relief, but he wasn't summoned from the bullpen in the Reds' 8-5 win over the Brewers.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected from Louisville The Reds selected Mariot's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact Mariot signed a minor-league deal with Cincy on June 10 and has since put up a 2.59 ERA and 1.08 WHIP through 24.1 innings over four starts. The 34-year-old righty hasn't pitched in the majors since 2016 during his time with the Phillies. He'll round out the Reds' heavily-injured rotation, forcing Tony Santillan back to Triple-A and Henry Ramos off the 40-man roster.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs MiLB deal Cincinnati signed Mariot to a minor-league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact Mariot split time with the Phillies and Tigers organization and registered a 4.90 ERA over 79 innings with Triple-A Toledo and Lehigh Valley. He'll be a depth option for the Reds and he isn't likely to see time with Cincinnati in 2023.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE