The Mariners have claimed righty Evan Marshall off waivers from the Diamondbacks, per an announcement. Seattle has shifted lefty Drew Smyly to the 60-day DL to clear a roster spot.
Marshall, 26, was designated recently by the Snakes. Though he showed plenty of promise in his 2014 MLB debut year, Marshall has not been nearly as effective since. Last year, he was knocked around in 15 major league appearances and managed only a 4.59 ERA in his 33 1/3 Triple-A frames.
As for Smyly, the move likely doesn’t impact his timeline. A flexor strain was already slated to cost him six to eight weeks, and any length of rehab assignment would have extended that figure. While awaiting his return, the M’s will put his 40-man spot to use to ensure there’s adequate pitching depth on hand.
Sad to see him go. Wishing him well from the desert!
Boog Powell will need to be added to the 40-man after his suspension finishes in 3-4 days. My guess is that Marshall will get DFA’d once that happens to make room for him
Sorry to see Marshall go. Will always follow his career and hope for the best for him. I think he needs a fresh start in another organization, there was too much baggage here to clearly evaluate him.