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Mariners Sign Fairchild to MiLB Deal After He Opts Out in Cleveland

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RosterSEAJul 8, 3:58 PM EDT

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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LineupSEAJul 4, 3:47 PM EDT

Mariners Expand to Six-Man Rotation Through All-Star Break

Seattle scraps a planned Gilbert/Hancock piggyback start, opting for extra rest by stretching to a six-man rotation for the remainder of the first half.

The Mariners originally planned a piggyback start pairing Logan Gilbert and Emerson Hancock for today's game. Instead, the team has shifted to a six-man rotation to give starters additional rest before the All-Star Break. Gilbert will start today as scheduled, while Hancock is pushed back to tomorrow. The rest of the rotation will continue in normal order.

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Mariners Targeting Bullpen Upgrade and Right-Handed Bat Before Deadline

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NewsSEAJun 29, 12:44 AM EDT

Mariners Targeting Bullpen Upgrade and Right-Handed Bat Before Deadline

Seattle is shopping for relief pitching and a right-handed hitter despite sitting at 42-43, still within striking distance of the AL West lead.

The Mariners fell to 42-43 after a loss to the Guardians but remain just a half-game out of the AL West lead. Beat reporter Adam Jude of the Seattle Times reports the club is already working the trade market for a right-handed hitter and a proven reliever. Seattle is reportedly considering building a 'super pen' of relief pitching. The team's deadline-buyer posture is unchanged following their ALCS Game 7 appearance last season.

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Mariners Pick Up Buddy Kennedy From Giants for Cash

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TradeSEAJun 28, 10:39 PM EDT

Mariners Pick Up Buddy Kennedy From Giants for Cash

Seattle claimed the infielder shortly after San Francisco designated him for assignment, filling an open 40-man roster spot.

The Mariners have officially acquired infielder Buddy Kennedy from the Giants in exchange for cash considerations. San Francisco had designated Kennedy for assignment earlier the same day to clear a roster spot for Heliot Ramos' return from the 10-day IL. Seattle had an open 40-man roster spot, requiring no additional moves to complete the transaction. Kennedy will become the seventh MLB team of his five-year career once he appears in a game for Seattle.

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