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Mariners Sign 4-Year Veteran Catcher Ahead of Opening Day

Mariners Sign 4-Year Veteran Catcher Ahead of Opening Day

Summary

The Seattle Mariners have signed veteran catcher Jacob Nottingham to a minor-league deal. Nottingham has previously played for the Mariners and other teams and will likely start the season in Triple-A.

Key Facts

  • Jacob Nottingham, a catcher, signed a minor-league deal with the Seattle Mariners.
  • Nottingham has been with the Mariners organization before, including a brief major league appearance in 2021.
  • Last year, he played for Triple-A Tacoma, where he had a batting average of .193 over 17 games.
  • He previously played in the Mexican League in 2024.
  • Nottingham has played 53 major league games, mostly with the Milwaukee Brewers.
  • The Mariners aim to strengthen their roster depth by adding experienced players like Nottingham.
  • Cal Raleigh is expected to be the main catcher for the Mariners this season.

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