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Logan Evans Logan Evans Out for season after UCL surgery
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 3:34 PM
Evans underwent UCL reconstruction surgery with an internal brace Jan. 23 on his right elbow.
Analysis: Evans missed several weeks during the second half of last season with right elbow inflammation, so it's possible he had UCL damage for a while that was only recently discovered. He will miss the entire 2026 season and, given the timing of the procedure, could get a late start to the 2027 campaign, as well. Evans had been likely to open the upcoming season at Triple-A Tacoma, but his absence is a blow to the Mariners' pitching depth. The 24-year-old posted a 4.32 ERA and 59:31 K:BB over 81.1 innings covering 15 starts and one relief outing last season. |
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Jhonathan Diaz Jhonathan Diaz Outrighted to Triple-A
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 2:47 PM
The Mariners outrighted Diaz to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.
Analysis: Diaz was removed from the Mariners' 40-man roster last week but will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The left-hander has collected a 4.66 ERA and 33:27 K:BB over 46.1 frames covering parts of five seasons at the major-league level. |
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Jackson Kowar Jackson Kowar Removed from 40-man
Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 6:34 PM
The Mariners designated Kowar (shoulder) for assignment Tuesday.
Analysis: The 29-year-old righty will give up his place on Seattle's 40-man roster for Jhonny Pereda, who was acquired from the Twins on Tuesday. Kowar made 15 regular-season appearances for the Mariners in 2025 and finished the year with a 4.24 ERA and 1.24 WHIP through 17 frames before a right shoulder impingement ended his season in mid-August. |
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Jhonny Pereda Jhonny Pereda Traded to Seattle
Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 6:27 PM
The Twins traded Pereda to the Mariners on Tuesday in exchange for cash.
Analysis: The Twins DFA'd Pereda on Friday after signing Victor Caratini, but the former will reclaim a 40-man roster spot now that he's been dealt to the M's. He won't take playing time away from Cal Raleigh, but Pereda could provide some quality organizational depth after slashing .308/.422/.465 across 192 Triple-A plate appearances last year. |
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Bryce Miller Bryce Miller Adds 12 pounds over offseason
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 4:19 PM
Miller has added 12 pounds over the offseason and touched 98.3 mph during a recent throwing session, he posted on his X account Jan. 16.
Analysis: Miller missed time on two separate occasions during the 2025 season due to a bone spur in his right elbow, though he returned to pitch down the stretch of the regular season and playoffs. The righty received a platelet-rich plasma injection for his elbow in June and was reportedly considering getting another injection this offseason, though it's unclear whether he wound up receiving one. Either way, Miller appears poised to enter spring training without restrictions, but he will be a health risk in 2026 and is coming off a 2025 campaign that saw him collect a 5.68 ERA and 74:34 K:BB over 90.1 regular-season innings. |
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Jhonathan Diaz Jhonathan Diaz Booted from 40-man roster
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 5:44 PM
The Mariners designated Diaz for assignment Friday, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: With Cooper Criswell coming over from the Mets in a trade, Diaz will give up his place on the Mariners' 40-man roster. The 29-year-old southpaw made just one appearance with the Mariners near the start of the 2025 regular season, during which he gave up one hit and struck out one batter over 1.1 innings. He spent the rest of the season at Triple-A Tacoma and turned in a 4.15 ERA and 1.32 WHIP across 138.2 frames. |
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Cooper Criswell Cooper Criswell Bound for Seattle
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 5:01 PM
The Mets traded Criswell to the Mariners on Friday in exchange for cash, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 29-year-old was DFA'd by the Mets on Wednesday following the team's acquisition of Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers, but Criswell will recapture a 40-man spot upon moving to Seattle. He posted a 3.57 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in 17.2 regular-season innings with the Red Sox in 2025 and will compete for a spot in the Mariners' bullpen during spring training. |
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Dane Dunning Dane Dunning Nets MiLB deal with Mariners
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 4:02 PM
The Mariners signed Dunning to a minor-league contract Thursday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Dunning had to settle for a minor-league deal after posting a 6.97 ERA and 21:7 K:BB over 20.2 innings between Texas and Atlanta in 2025. The 31-year-old could be useful swingman depth for Seattle at Triple-A Tacoma. |
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Bryce Miller Bryce Miller Avoids arbitration with Seattle
Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 3:42 PM
The Mariners and Miller avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.4375 million contract Tuesday. The deal includes a $6.075 million club option for 2027.
Analysis: The two sides were unable to come to an agreement prior to arbitration figures being exchanged earlier this month, but they've now reached a deal to avoid a hearing. Miller posted a 5.68 ERA and 74:34 K:BB over 90.1 regular-season innings in 2025 and missed time with elbow issues on two occasions. The righty returned to pitch down the stretch of the regular season and playoffs, collecting a 2.51 ERA and 9:5 K:BB over 14.1 frames covering three postseason starts. Miller appears poised to enter spring training with a clean bill of health. |
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Samad Taylor Samad Taylor Loses rosters spot
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 10:40 PM
Taylor was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Thursday.
Analysis: The Mariners acquired Yosver Zulueta from the Reds on Thursday, which created a need for a spot on the 40-man roster. Taylor became the odd man out. Taylor has primarily been stuck at Triple-A for the last four seasons, though he has picked up 83 plate appearances in the majors in that span. |
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Yosver Zulueta Yosver Zulueta Headed to Seattle
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 5:46 PM
The Reds traded Zulueta to the Mariners on Thursday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Analysis: After being DFA'd by the Reds earlier in the day, Zulueta will recapture a 40-man roster spot upon joining his new club. The 27-year-old righty allowed five earned runs in just 7.1 regular-season innings with the Reds during 2025 but finished with a 3.28 ERA and 1.15 WHIP through 60.1 frames in Triple-A. He's likely ticketed to begin the 2026 campaign at Triple-A Tacoma. |
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Gabe Speier Gabe Speier Reaches deal
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 7:48 PM
Speier signed a one-year contract with the Mariners to avoid arbitration Thursday,Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Terms of the deal aren't yet known, though Speier earned $845,000 in 2025 -- his first year of arbitration eligibility. He's coming off of an excellent season, maintaining a 2.61 ERA and 0.87 WHIP across 62.0 frames while also earning 24 holds. |
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Luke Raley Luke Raley Agrees to terms with Mariners
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 7:40 PM
Raley signed a one-year contract with the Mariners on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: This marked Raley's first year of arbitration eligibility. He took a significant step back in 2025, logging only a .630 OSP across 219 plate appearances while also dealing with oblique and back injuries. Raley projects to serve in a bench role to begin 2026. |
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Logan Gilbert Logan Gilbert Gets nearly $11 million
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 7:31 PM
Gilbert and the Mariners agreed to a one-year, $10.9 million contract to avoid arbitration Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: This marked Gilbert's third year of arbitration eligibility and he's set to earn about a $3.4 million raise from 2025. He turned in another very strong season, maintaining a 3.44 ERA and 1.03 WHIP across 131 frames during the regular season. |
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Matt Brash Matt Brash Signs deal with Seattle
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 7:24 PM
Brash and the Mariners agreed to a one-year contract to avoid arbitration on Thursday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Brash has been a key high-leverage reliever for the Mariners across the last two seasons, racking up a combined eight saves and 46 holds. He should serve in a similar capacity in 2026, working as the primary setup man to Andres Munoz. This was Brash's first year of arbitration eligibility. |
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George Kirby George Kirby Avoids arbitration with M's
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 1:50 PM
Kirby signed a one-year, $6.55 million contract with the Mariners on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Analysis: Kirby turned in the worst statistical season of his four-year MLB career in 2025, logging a 4.21 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 126 regular-season innings, although his 9.8 K/9 marked a new personal best for the 27-year-old righty. He'll receive a $2.25 million raise entering the 2026 campaign and still has two years of arbitration eligibility remaining. |
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Randy Arozarena Randy Arozarena Reaches $15.65 million deal
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 12:31 PM
Arozarena agreed to a one-year, $15.65 million contract with the Mariners on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Analysis: Arozarena is receiving a raise of more than $5 million for his final year of arbitration eligibility in 2026. The 30-year-old outfielder posted a .238/.334/.426 slash line with 27 homers, 31 stolen bases, 76 RBI and 95 runs in 160 games during the 2025 regular season. |
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Patrick Wisdom Patrick Wisdom Signed to NRI deal by Seattle
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 1:17 PM
The Mariners signed Wisdom to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: Wisdom will return to the states after a year in Korea, where he slashed .236/.321/.535 with 35 home runs for the Kia Tigers. The Mariners have an opening at third base, but Wisdom is a long shot to earn significant playing time with the big club. He's a career .209/.291/.459 hitter over parts of seven big-league seasons. |
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Cole Young Cole Young Won't be blocked by outside add
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 8:19 AM
Young is expected to see the majority of playing time at second base for the Mariners in 2026 even if the team acquires a second baseman from outside the organization, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic report.
Analysis: The Mariners remain very high on Young even after he had just a .607 OPS in 257 plate appearances during his rookie season. Young is just 22, but the Mariners appear committed to giving him some leash in the majors in 2026. It seemingly makes a trade for Ketel Marte unlikely, and if Brendan Donovan is acquired, he would be in line to see the bulk of his reps at a position other than second base. |
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Rob Refsnyder Rob Refsnyder Inks $6.25M deal with Seattle
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 3:46 PM
The Mariners signed Refsnyder to a one-year, $6.25 million contract Monday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Refsnyder slashed a robust .312/.407/.516 versus left-handed pitching during his four seasons with the Red Sox, and it should be against southpaws that he sees most of his playing time with the Mariners. He's capable of handling all three outfield spots, and while Refsnyder does have past infield experience, he hasn't played on the dirt regularly since 2017. |
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