The Mariners signed Fujinami to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. Fujinami dealt with a shoulder injury this past season and posted a 6.68 ERA and 38:33 K:BB over 32.1 innings during a stint with Triple-A Syracuse in the Mets organization. The 30-year-old struck out 83 in 79 frames between the Athletics and Orioles in 2023 but also walked 45 and held a 7.18 ERA.
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The Mariners signed Fujinami to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. Fujinami dealt with a shoulder injury this past season and posted a 6.68 ERA and 38:33 K:BB over 32.1 innings during a stint with Triple-A Syracuse in the Mets organization. The 30-year-old struck out 83 in 79 frames between the Athletics and Orioles in 2023 but also walked 45 and held a 7.18 ERA.
The Mariners outrighted Raposo to Triple-A Tacoma. He's no longer on the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization as catching depth. Raposo, 26, has a career .241/.321/.387 slash line in the minors and has yet to see any action at the big-league level.
Kitchen cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Tacoma. Kitchen never made an appearance for the M's after being claimed off waivers in September, though he did make four appearances for the Marlins, surrendering 11 earned runs in just seven frames. He'll now serve as organizational depth in the Rainiers' bullpen.
The Mariners designated Taylor for assignment Wednesday. The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Blake Hunt. Taylor, 26, spent nearly all of the 2024 season at Triple-A Tacoma, putting up a .732 OPS with 11 homers and 50 steals.
The Mariners acquired Hunt from the Orioles on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations. The 26-year-old had been designated for assignment. It's a homecoming of sorts of Hunt, who began last season in the Mariners organization before being traded to the Orioles. He's likely to begin the 2025 season at Triple-A Tacoma, where he'll represent catching depth.
The Mariners designated Raposo for assignment Tuesday, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports. The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Miles Mastrobuoni, who was acquired via trade. Raposo was a waiver claim by the Mariners in December and will now go through the waivers process again.
The Mariners acquired Mastrobuoni from the Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. Mastrobuoni had been designated for assignment but will now get to join a new 40-man roster. A .219/.279/.263 across 272 career plate appearances in the majors, the utility player will compete for a reserve role this spring but does have minor-league options remaining.
The Mariners designated Kitchen for assignment Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Donovan Solano, who was signed Monday. Kitchen was a September waiver claim of the Mariners and didn't make an appearance for them. He allowed 12 runs (11 earned) over seven innings with the Marlins in 2024.
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