Mariners Sign Fairchild to MiLB Deal After He Opts Out in Cleveland
The veteran outfielder rejected an outright assignment with the Guardians and quickly landed with the Mariners organization on a minor league contract.
Stuart Fairchild declined an outright assignment from the Guardians earlier this week and elected free agency, then signed a minor league deal with Seattle. He has already made his organizational debut in the Arizona Complex League, going 1-for-3 with a home run. Fairchild is expected to move up to Triple-A Tacoma shortly. He appeared in 14 games for Cleveland this season, primarily as a late-game defensive replacement and pinch-runner.
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