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The Seattle Mariners will play their first night game of the spring against the San Diego Padres at 5:40 p.m. PT on Friday at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Ariz.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 24

New Seattle Mariners Infielder Donovan Solano Details Why He Signed with M's

PEORIA, Ariz. -- After some early spring visa issues, new Seattle Mariners infielder Donovan Solano was in camp this weekend at the Peoria Sports Complex.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 23

Seattle Mariners Infielder Donovan Solano Reuniting With Former Infield Coach

One of the Seattle Mariners biggest offseason addition reported to spring training on Feb. 22 after dealing with issues that kept him out of big league camp.

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 22

Seattle Mariners Veteran Infielder Donovan Solano Reports to Spring Training

The Seattle Mariners began their spring training games on Feb. 21. It was a 5-2 loss against the San Diego Padres. Many of the Mariners expected major league starters and prospects saw the field in the loss.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 21

Seattle Mariners Roster Confident in Team's Chances Heading Into 2025

When the Seattle Mariners play the Athletics on opening day on March 27, the roster will look almost exactly the same as it did in 2024. The Mariners will have the same starting rotation as 2024 and, aside from the addition of Donovan Solano, will have a very similar lineup to last season as well.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 2

Seattle Mariners Rank Ridiculously Low on This List of Money Spent in Last Two Years

It's been a frustrating offseason for Seattle Mariners fans who want to see their team make moves that greatly impact the roster. Thus far, the M's have only made two free agent additions this offseason: One-year pacts with Donovan Solano and Jorge Polanco.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 28

Seattle Mariners Sign Veteran Infielder Jack Lopez to Minor League Deal

The Seattle Mariners are a little over two weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training on Feb. 12. The Mariners entered the offseason with needs at first, second and third base.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 25

Seattle Mariners Insider Explores Hypothetical 3-Team Trade Involving Prospects

The Seattle Mariners have been trying to find answers to holes at first, second and third base the whole offseason. The Mariners entered the break with a limited payroll of $15-20 million and used $3.5 million of that to sign Donovan Solano to a one-year deal.

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / January 25

Mariners Only Hope in 2025 is Having a Bounce Back Roster

Ask any Mariners fan what they think off the offseason so far, and you’ll be met with anger and disappoint. After a self-imposed $15 million budget for the offseason, Seattle has been one of the quieter teams in the free agent market landing Donovan Solano and a few minor league deals.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 24

Seattle Mariners Reportedly Inquired About Former National League MVP

The Seattle Mariners have been trying to find ways to add to their major league roster throughout the entire offseason. The Mariners made the first "big" move of the offseason when they signed versatile veteran infielder Donovan Solano to a one-year, $3.5 million contract on Jan.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 21

Seattle Mariners Reportedly Make Major Decision on Free Agent Acquisition

Earlier this month, the Seattle Mariners came to terms with free agent infielder Donovan Solano on a one-year deal. To this point, Solano represents the only major league free agent the team has signed this offseason.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 17

Seattle Mariners Outright Left-Handed Pitcher to Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers

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.

Seattle Mariners News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

Mariners Sign Veteran Donovan Solano to One-Year Deal

The Seattle Mariners inked their first notable winter move, signing free agent Donovan Solano. Solano signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with Seattle on Monday.

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / January 15

Donovan Solano Was a Sneakily Good Pickup for the Mariners

On Monday, the Seattle Mariners signed Donovan Solano to a one-year, $3.5 million contract. He can earn an additional $1 million in performance incentives.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 15

Seattle Mariners Remove Catcher From 40-Man Roster After Recent Trade

On Tuesday, the Seattle Mariners acquired infielder Miles Mastrobouni in a small trade from the Chicago Cubs. It was the second notable transaction for the M's in as many days, as they also signed infielder Donovan Solano to a one-year deal on Monday.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 14

New Seattle Mariners INF Donovan Solano Has Better Numbers Than You Think

On Monday, the Seattle Mariners finally broke their offseason drought by signing veteran infielder Donovan Solano to a one-year deal in free agency. Solano, 37, can play all over the infield, potentially serving as a platoon partner at first base or as a starter at second or third.

Seattle Mariners News / Inside The Diamonds / January 14

Mariners Agree to One Year Deal with Donovan Solano

It had been a quiet offseason for the Mariners. That was until recently when they claimed a pair of relief pitchers off waivers. Now, the M’s have signed their first player of the 2024-25 offseason.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 13

Mariners sign former Silver Slugger Award winner

The Seattle Mariners are adding a guy from the other end of the West Coast.

MLB News / Field Level Media / January 13

Mariners sign INF Donovan Solano to one-year deal

The Seattle Mariners signed veteran infielder Donovan Solano to a one-year contract on Monday. According to a published report, Solano will make $3.5 million this season.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 21

Potential D-backs Free Agency Target: Donovan Solano

This article is part of a series evaluating potential free agent and trade acquisitions for the Arizona Diamondbacks entering the 2025 season. With star first baseman Christian Walker's departure to the Houston Astros, the first base need grows ever more prominent for the D-backs.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 19

Teammate Explains Donovan Solano's Unusual Nickname

Donovan Solano has made a lasting impact on the San Diego Padres clubhouse since joining the team in May. Starting pitcher Joe Musgrove told reporters on Monday that Solano is one of the fathers of the clubhouse.

San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / August 14

Veteran Padres Infielder Deserves Larger Role for Stretch Run

Journeyman utility player Donovan Solano remains one of the San Diego Padres’ most reliable contributors this year. However, since Xander Bogaerts‘ return from the injured list last month, Solano has seen fewer starts and fewer at-bats.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 6

Padres Promote Journeyman, Demote Young Infielder In Surprising Move

The San Diego Padres have surprisingly selected the contract of infielder Donovan Solano and optioned infielder Eguy Rosario to Triple-A El Paso, per Padres Communications.

San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / May 5

Padres Continue To Bolster A Strong Offense

The San Diego Padres feature one of the best offenses in Major League Baseball. However, that didn’t stop them from adding a two-time defending batting champion.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 31, 2024

Twins considering reunion with veteran utilityman?

The Twins picked up a net savings of $5.25M in a recent trade, which president of baseball operations Derek Falvey has already suggested will go toward adding a bat from outside the organization. One possibility the Twins may be considering is a reunion with veteran utilityman Donovan Solano.

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