Mariners Sign 5-Year Veteran After Incredibly Short Free Agency
Summary
The Seattle Mariners re-signed Jhonathan Díaz to a minor-league contract shortly after he chose free agency. He was initially let go from the team when the Mariners acquired a new player, but now Díaz will have a chance to compete for a spot on the team in spring training.Key Facts
- Jhonathan Díaz elected free agency on January 29.
- He was re-signed by the Seattle Mariners on a minor-league contract.
- Díaz had been removed from the Mariners' 40-man roster after the team acquired Cooper Criswell.
- The Mariners invited Díaz to spring training even though he is not on the main roster.
- Over two seasons with the Mariners, Díaz made six appearances in major league games.
- He has an ERA (earned run average) of just over four in Triple-A with Tacoma.
- The Mariners have 35 non-roster players invited to spring training.
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