The Seattle Mariners have started to make their first series of transactions of the offseason after they signed their first starting-caliber bat of the offseason.
The Mariners announced Thursday that left-hander Austin Kitchen, whom they’d designated for assignment in order to open roster space for newly signed Donovan Solano, went unclaimed on waivers and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Tacoma.
After three months, the Seattle Mariners finally struck in free agency on Monday, signing infielder Donovan Solano to a one-year deal. However, on the flip side, left-handed pitcher Austin Kitchen was designated for assignment.
The Seattle Mariners will start a nine-game homestand at 6:40 p.m. PT on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres. Going into Monday, the Mariners were 4.5 games out of first place in the American League West and 3.5 games out of the final AL Wild Card spot.
The Mariners have claimed left-hander Austin Kitchen off waivers from the Marlins, per a team announcement out of Miami. In a corresponding move, Seattle has designated first baseman Jason Vosler for assignment.
The Marlins announced that they have claimed left-hander Austin Kitchen off waivers from the Rockies. Right-hander Sixto Sánchez has been transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot.