Mariners Claim Pitcher Off Waivers From Tigers
Summary
The Seattle Mariners have claimed pitcher Troy Watson off waivers from the Detroit Tigers and assigned him to their Triple-A team in Tacoma. Watson has played in minor leagues for eight seasons but has not yet made his debut in the major leagues.Key Facts
- Troy Watson was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners from the Detroit Tigers.
- Watson was designated for assignment by the Tigers just days before being claimed.
- The Mariners assigned Watson to their Triple-A team in Tacoma.
- He has pitched in 21 minor-league games this season with a 4-3 record and a 2.89 earned run average (ERA).
- Watson has not yet played in a Major League Baseball (MLB) game.
- Over eight minor league seasons, he has a 27-27 win-loss record and a 3.86 ERA.
- Watson was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 15th round of the 2018 MLB Draft.
- The Mariners hope Watson will perform well enough in Triple-A to be called up to the major league team.
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