Mariners hope offseason additions have closed gap in AL West
The Seattle Mariners are convinced they’re an improved team from the one that last season ended the longest playoff drought in baseballFEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Mariners' Cal Raleigh catches first bullpen, says thumb feels 'great' Cal Raleigh spent the last two weeks working out at the team’s spring training facility in Peoria, Arizona, before coming to Seattle for the...
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
Ranking the best 28 third basemen of 2023 in the MLB
Who are baseball's best third basemen? Ben Verlander breaks down his five tiers for the hot corner.FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Diego Castillo - Loses arbitration case Castillo lost his arbitration case against the Mariners on Wednesday and will earn $2.95 million for the 2023 season, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reports.
Impact Castillo had filed for a $3.225 million salary when arbitration figures were exchanged earlier this winter. The 29-year-old reliever is projected to handle a setup role while occasionally factoring into save chances in 2023 after pitching to a 3.64 ERA and 53:22 K:BB across 54.1 innings with Seattle in 2022.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Tyler - Signs MiLB deal with Seattle Tyler agreed to a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Wednesday.
Impact Tyler spent the majority of the 2022 season at Triple-A, struggling to a 5.68 ERA in 25.1 innings between the Pacific Coast League affiliates of the Padres and Giants. The 26-year-old right-hander has made only seven career appearances at the MLB level and will function as organizational depth for Seattle leading into the 2023 campaign.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Castillo - Won't pitch in WBC Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto told reporters Wednesday that Castillo won't pitch in the World Baseball Classic for the Dominican Republic, Daniel Kramer of...
Impact "It's a choice that we made together," Dipoto told reporters. The Mariners want Castillo to have a full spring training in his first full season with the club, and Castillo agreed. The right-hander was excellent in his time with Seattle after being traded from the Reds shortly before last season's deadline, producing a 3.17 ERA, 77:17 K:BB and 1.10 WHIP over 65.1 innings across 11 starts. He'll open the year as the ace of Seattle's pitching staff, with the combination of last season's body of work and that of his previous campaigns suggesting he'll be a top-end fantasy asset again in 2023.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Evan White - Ready for spring training Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said Wednesday that White (hip) is as "healthy as he's ever been" heading into the start of spring training, Ryan Divish of T...
Impact Though White was limited to just 107 plate appearances at Triple-A Tacoma in 2022 due to his prolonged recovery from sports hernia surgery last spring and then closed the campaign on the affiliate's 7-day injured list due to hip discomfort, the 26-year-old looks as though he won't face any restrictions when he reports to camp in Arizona. White is entering the fourth season of the six-year, $24 million deal he inked with Seattle in November 2019, but due to his poor health in recent years and his underwhelming production at the big-league level, the Mariners no longer envision him as their everyday first baseman. He'll get the chance to compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster but is most likely to begin the campaign at Tacoma unless an injury to All-Star Ty France opens up an opportunity at first base.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cal Raleigh - No issues in bullpen session Raleigh (thumb) said Wednesday that he had no issues while catching a bullpen session Tuesday for pitcher Marco Gonzales, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact Raleigh mentioned that he has more rehab and strengthening work to do before being cleared for full baseball activities, but the fact that the surgically repaired left thumb isn't hindering him from catching is a positive sign at the onset of spring training. The switch-hitting backstop underwent surgery in the fall after he played through the broken thumb and a torn ligament in his left hand late in the regular season and during Seattle's postseason run. Raleigh, who hit 27 home runs and batted .211 in 415 plate appearances in 2022, appears on track to be ready for Opening Day, but he may not be formally cleared until he appears in a Cactus League game.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Paul Sewald - On track for spring training Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said Wednesday that Sewald (elbow/heel) has resumed throwing and should be ready to pitch in games during spring training, Ry...
Impact Since he's building back up after undergoing a cleanup procedure on his right elbow early in the offseason as well as an additional procedure on his heel, Sewald may be slightly behind Seattle's other relievers when he reports to camp, but he looks as though he'll be ready to go by the time the Mariners open their Cactus League slate. Sewald led Seattle with 20 saves in 2022 and looks like the best bet to open the season as the team's preferred end-game option, though manager Scott Servais is still expected to take a committee approach to the ninth inning. Andres Munoz and Diego Castillo are also candidates to factor into the mix at closer.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Brash - Coming to camp as reliever President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said Brash will be competing for a relief role on Seattle's Opening Day roster during spring training, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Time...
Impact Brash began last season as a member of Seattle's rotation before moving to the bullpen in May after being roughed up through his first five starts. He turned in much better results as a reliever (2.35 ERA, 1.24 WHIP in 30.2 innings), but Seattle was still expected to entertain the idea of letting the 24-year-old audition for a rotation spot heading into 2023. However, with Brash set to spend some time away from the Mariners' spring camp while pitching for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic, Dipoto suggested that the right-hander won't be built up for starting duty and will instead continue to work out of the bullpen. If Brash doesn't gain traction in a high-leverage gig out of the big-league bullpen early in the season, the Mariners could send him to the minors and transition him back to a starting role.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Brash - Will remain reliever in 2023 Brash will continue to pitch in relief in 2023, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Timesreports.
Impact Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto told reporters that Brash continuing to pitch in relief is part of the agreement made between the two when Brash asked to pitch for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic. After making the move to the bullpen, the right-hander impressed with a 2.35 ERA, and 43:16 K:BB over 34 appearances. Brash isn't likely to get save opportunities in 2023, but he's someone to have on the fantasy radar because of his elite potential to miss bats.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dylan Moore - Should be back for Opening Day Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said Wednesday that Moore had a "small setback" in his recovery from offseason core-muscle surgery but is expected to be read...
Impact Moore underwent the procedure after seeing action in 104 regular-season games in 2022 and slashing .224/.368/.385 with six home runs and 21 stolen bases across 254 plate appearances. The versatile utility man may miss the start of spring training, but Dipoto suggested that Moore will likely be ready to return at some point during the Mariners' Cactus League slate. If healthy, Moore will likely see plenty of playing time against left-handed pitching, serving as a potential short-side platoon mate at second base for Kolten Wong or in the outfield for Jarred Kelenic if AJ Pollock spends time as the designated hitter.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andrés Muñoz - Starts throwing program Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said Wednesday that Munoz (foot) has been out of a walking boot for the past two weeks and has started a throwing program, Ry...
Impact Munoz underwent foot surgery after a breakout 2022 campaign in which the hard-throwing reliever post eda 2.49 ERA with four saves and 22 holds across 64 appearances. The 24-year-old should report to spring training with few limitations, if any, and while he may not see the majority of save chances with Seattle to begin the season, his ability to miss bats makes him relevant in several fantasy formats.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sam Haggerty - On track for spring training Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said Wednesday that Haggerty (groin) should be healthy for the beginning of spring training, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times...
Impact Haggerty injured his groin near the end of the 2022 regular season and missed Seattle's five-game postseason run. With a .738 OPS and 13 stolen bases in just 201 plate appearances, Haggerty was a valuable depth outfielder for the Mariners and figures to fill a similar role this coming season.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
O's-Nats TV dispute goes before NY's top court on March 14
The New York Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments for March 14 in the long-running dispute between the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals over television rights fe...FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
M's beat Diego Castillo in year's 1st arbitration decision
The Seattle Mariners defeated Diego Castillo in the first salary arbitration decision this year, and the relief pitcher will get a raise to $2.95 million rather than his request of...FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leonardo Rivas - Signs NRI deal with Seattle Rivas signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training.
Impact Rivas spent the 2022 season in the Reds organization, recording a .662 OPS across 95 games between Double-A Chattanooga and Triple-A Louisville. He'll almost certainly open the upcoming campaign in the minors, with Triple-A Tacoma his likely starting point.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exclusive Q&A with Mariners GM Justin Hollander Justin Hollander wanted nothing more in 2022 than for the Mariners to end their 21-year postseason drought, so seeing Seattle earn an Americ...
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • MLB.COM
Diego Castillo, Mariners argue case in salary arbitration
Diego Castillo and the Seattle Mariners have gone to salary arbitration, with the relief pitcher asking for $3,225,000 and the team offering $2.95 millionFEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
J.B. Bukauskas - Designated for assignment Bukauskas was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Tuesday.
Impact The move clears a spot on the roster after the Mariners claimed Tayler Saucedo off waivers from the Mets. Bukauskas had a short stay on the Mariners' 40-man roster, as he was claimed by Seattle off waivers from Arizona on Jan. 17. The right-hander posted a 2.79 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP over 19.1 frames with Triple-A Reno in 2022. If unclaimed, he likely will report to Triple-A Tacoma to provide organizational depth for the 2023 season.
JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tayler Saucedo - Claimed off waivers Saucedo was claimed off waivers by the Mariners on Tuesday.
Impact Saucedo had been designated for assignment by the Mets last week following the completion of a free-agent agreement with outfielder Tommy Pham. The 29-year-old left-hander allowed four earned runs in just 2.2 major-league innings last season with the Blue Jays, who cut him loose in November.
JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Taylor Williams - Re-signs with Seattle Williams has re-signed with the Mariners on a minor-league contract with an invitation to major-league spring training.
Impact Williams joined the Mariners organization last July after being cut loose by the Giants, and he went on to post a 1.14 ERA with 23 strikeouts and only seven walks across 23.2 innings at Triple-A Tacoma. The 31-year-old right-hander hasn't appeared in a big-league game since 2021, but that could very well change in 2023.
JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chip Caray follows grandpa's footsteps as voice of Cardinals
Longtime broadcaster Chip Caray is taking over as the play-by-play voice of the St. Louis Cardinals more than five decades after his grandfather and Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry...JANUARY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kennedy, Frazier among 5 to sign minor deals with Rangers
Veteran right-hander Ian Kennedy and outfielder Clint Frazier are among five players the Texas Rangers have signed to minor league contracts that include invitations to major leagu...JANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
