Headlines

  • Anthony Volpe Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
  • Alex Bregman Will Opt Out Of Red Sox Contract
  • Mike Shildt Steps Down As Padres Manager
  • Tigers Extended Manager A.J. Hinch Earlier This Season
  • Munetaka Murakami To Be Posted This Offseason
  • Cody Bellinger To Opt Out Of Contract With Yankees
  • Previous
  • Next
Register
Login
  • Hoops Rumors
  • Pro Football Rumors
  • Pro Hockey Rumors

MLB Trade Rumors

Remove Ads
  • Home
  • Teams
    • AL East
      • Baltimore Orioles
      • Boston Red Sox
      • New York Yankees
      • Tampa Bay Rays
      • Toronto Blue Jays
    • AL Central
      • Chicago White Sox
      • Cleveland Guardians
      • Detroit Tigers
      • Kansas City Royals
      • Minnesota Twins
    • AL West
      • Athletics
      • Houston Astros
      • Los Angeles Angels
      • Seattle Mariners
      • Texas Rangers
    • NL East
      • Atlanta Braves
      • Miami Marlins
      • New York Mets
      • Philadelphia Phillies
      • Washington Nationals
    • NL Central
      • Chicago Cubs
      • Cincinnati Reds
      • Milwaukee Brewers
      • Pittsburgh Pirates
      • St. Louis Cardinals
    • NL West
      • Arizona Diamondbacks
      • Colorado Rockies
      • Los Angeles Dodgers
      • San Diego Padres
      • San Francisco Giants
  • About
    • MLB Trade Rumors
    • Tim Dierkes
    • Writing team
    • Advertise
    • Archives
  • Contact
  • Tools
    • 2025-26 MLB Free Agent List
    • 2026-27 MLB Free Agent List
    • Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2026
    • Contract Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Agency Database
  • NBA/NFL/NHL
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors
  • App
  • Chats
Go To Pro Hockey Rumors
Go To Hoops Rumors

Mariners Grant Cole Tucker His Release

By Steve Adams | March 18, 2024 at 11:05am CDT

The Mariners have granted infielder/outfielder Cole Tucker his release, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Tucker had been in camp on a non-roster deal but will back to the free agent market in search of another opportunity.

Tucker, 27, inked a minor league pact back in late January. He’s received just 14 plate appearances this spring and gone 2-for-10 with a pair of singles and four walks. He’d been vying for a bench spot, but the M’s already have a platoon of Josh Rojas and Luis Urias at third base (meaning one will be on the bench most days), plus fellow infielder/outfielder Dylan Moore locked into one bench spot. Outfielder Dominic Canzone’s big spring could push him onto the Opening Day roster as well, which would mean the final roster spot would go to the out-of-options Luke Raley, who’s sure to make the team despite struggling through 30 plate appearances in camp.

The No. 24 overall pick by the Pirates back in 2014, Tucker hasn’t lived up to his former top prospect status through a series of mostly limited looks in the majors. Though he’s appeared in parts of five big league seasons, he’s never topped 159 plate appearances in any of those years. He’s a career .216/.266/.318 batter in 459 trips to the plate at the MLB level. He carries a more palatable .250/.350/.382 line in just over 1100 Triple-A plate appearances, and he’s walked in a robust 13% of those plate appearances against a manageable 22.1% strikeout rate.

After working exclusively as a shortstop earlier in his career, Tucker has since logged time across all three outfield spots, at second base and at both infield corners. The switch-hitter is capable of playing just about any spot on the diamond and could latch on elsewhere as a depth piece for another team. Tucker is out of minor league options, so while he’s likely to sign a minor league pact wherever he lands next, he’d need to be kept on the 40-man roster once selected or else exposed to waivers before he could be sent back to Triple-A.

Share Repost Send via email

Seattle Mariners Transactions Cole Tucker

Submit Your Questions For This Week’s MLB Trade Rumors Podcast!
Main
Guardians Reassign Kyle Manzardo To Minor League Camp
View Comments (54)
Post a Comment

54 Comments

  1. vaderzim

    2 years ago

    *Friend of the Pod

    7
    Reply
    • Get Off My Mound

      2 years ago

      True JM Media fan

      1
      Reply
    • DonOsbourne

      2 years ago

      I like fish tacos, how about you?

      1
      Reply
  2. Tacoshells

    2 years ago

    Bro hitting .200 in ST where exactly does he think he’s going to go for a better opportunity?

    5
    Reply
    • rukastar

      2 years ago

      Well the article suggests he is a super utility player, only 27 years old, and has good walk and strikeout rates. He could very easily get a AAA deal anywhere if not play in Japan or something

      11
      Reply
    • Kidding Right?

      2 years ago

      Comment Of The Day Candidate!!

      If the guy had one more hit in his TEN freaking spring at bats, he’d be the next George Brett, and every team in the league would have been breaking down the door to get him on the 40 man.

      See: Sample size, small.

      8
      Reply
    • Eighty Raw

      2 years ago

      2 for 10. A real robust sample there…

      2
      Reply
    • Jarred Kelenic's Beer Can

      2 years ago

      Not saying Tucker is any good but spring training stats are completely meaningless. Players are ramping up for the season, working on adjustments, facing opponents who won’t even be in the league 2 weeks later anyway, etc. It’s all about getting up to game speed and hopefully avoid getting injured in the process. A guy could only hit .200 in the spring but then hit .270 in the regular season. The reverse is true too, plenty of players hit .350 in the spring but then barely scrape together .190 when games actually matter.

      Reply
      • Michael K. Igawa

        2 years ago

        That’s true for the vets but for a guy on the fringes trying to make the club the results are anything but meaningless. I take the opposite view, I’d opine that he was probably treating each of those 10 ABs like it was Game 7 of the World Series.

        4
        Reply
        • Lets Go DBacks

          2 years ago

          So true. If you’re not on the 40 man and you battle for a bench spot, you’d hope you hit like Babe Ruth or Shohei Ohtani in Spring Training to have at least a decent shot at Opening Day roster.

          2
          Reply
    • disadvantage

      2 years ago

      You’re going to bring up his .200 (in 10 AB) in ST, but you’re not going to bring up that the dude hit .500(!!!) (in 8 AB) at the MLB level last year?!

      6
      Reply
    • thebirds

      2 years ago

      Not with the Cardinals. Dudes way too young.

      4
      Reply
    • bestno5

      2 years ago

      Welcome to Oakland

      1
      Reply
    • Ketch

      2 years ago

      Sometimes these players have opportunities overseas, too.

      1
      Reply
    • Dock, you're pitching today

      2 years ago

      .429 OBP, just sayin’…

      Reply
  3. RyanD44

    2 years ago

    Or he could go hangout with his wife..

    3
    Reply
    • User 2161944466

      2 years ago

      You mean, soon to be ex wife. No one wants to stay with a man who has been released.

      6
      Reply
      • Baller4mlb

        2 years ago

        Who let this incel out? Buddy, she’s carrying his future child right now. Not that I care about either of them but yeah think she’s made enough money not to care

        7
        Reply
        • MLB Top 100 Commenter

          2 years ago

          Don’t mess with the Mother Tucker!

          3
          Reply
      • Blue Heron

        2 years ago

        No girl ever wants to dance with a fool who went and ripped his pants.

        1
        Reply
      • disadvantage

        2 years ago

        Or it could be that Vanessa loves him because he’s a cool dude regardless of his baseball status, a concept you may be unfamiliar with if you’re spouting annoying crap like that.

        8
        Reply
  4. Old York

    2 years ago

    I guess he’s not interested in being with the 2024 MLB world series champions. His loss…

    1
    Reply
    • angelsbroncosfan

      2 years ago

      I didn’t know that he was with the
      Rangers
      Dodgers
      Astros
      Phillies or
      Braves
      Those are the teams with the most realistic chances of winning the WS right now. Everyone else is trying to make the playoffs, or as in the case of the Angels, trying to get a top 5 pick

      2
      Reply
      • Ketch

        2 years ago

        The Rangers? I know they’re the defending champions, but that Eovaldi-Gray-Heaney-Dunning-Cody Bradford rotation might not be as intimidating as they need. And Scherzer and deGrom still require some assembly.

        1
        Reply
    • jamaicajan

      2 years ago

      THIS! Go M’s

      Reply
  5. Joe says...

    2 years ago

    This has Brian Cashman written all over it. I’d be surprised if he isn’t a Yankee in the next couple of days.

    1
    Reply
    • giantsfan1976 2

      2 years ago

      Giants. He’s a Farhan dumpster dive pickup.

      1
      Reply
      • MoneyBallJustWorks

        2 years ago

        Oakland. His wife helps promote team move to Vegas then gets a residency there for concerts

        Reply
        • FU Ball

          2 years ago

          Go sign in Oakland. Then PLEASE stay there when team moves to Vegas enjoy the O town

          Reply
  6. Reynaldo's

    2 years ago

    Canzone is being optioned; Trammel will make the roster because he is out of options.

    Reply
    • Stevil

      2 years ago

      I’ll take that bet.

      5
      Reply
      • papad57

        2 years ago

        I’m with you Stevie… no way Canzone does not make the Opening Day roster (barring injury, of course).

        3
        Reply
        • papad57

          2 years ago

          Sorry for the autocorrect, @Stevil. Should call it autoINcorrect.

          Reply
        • Stevil

          2 years ago

          All good!

          Reply
    • yeasties

      2 years ago

      Trammel seems like a stand up guy, but a major league batter he is not.

      1
      Reply
      • Msfan

        2 years ago

        They’ll trade Trammel for a lottery pick 19 year old pitcher who will stay in. the minors for two years before being released. Trammel will go to a bad team, light it up, and be the one representative to the All Star game.

        Reply
        • Ignorant Son-of-a-b

          2 years ago

          Your Magic 8-ball needs new batteries.

          Reply
  7. PiratesPundit51

    2 years ago

    He’s got pretty good personality to be a TV guy, when he finally realizes that the whole playing thing isn’t going to happen for him. He’s another name on the cautionary list of drafting HS position players toward the back of the first round. The Cal State Fullerton third baseman taken immediately after him just might have been a better selection with hindsight.

    Still, wish him the best. He was fun to root for based off his personality, not so fun to watch based on his skills.

    3
    Reply
  8. TellItGoodbye

    2 years ago

    When I first saw the headline I wondered, “Who’s Grant Cole?”

    2
    Reply
  9. swinging wood

    2 years ago

    Happy trails, Sideshow Bob.

    2
    Reply
  10. rhandome

    2 years ago

    Gerritt Cole and Kyle Tucker released??

    Reply
  11. Hebner3B

    2 years ago

    I remember a few years back when he had a great game for the Bucs…a triple, homer(maybe even a grand slam?) and two great catches. I guess everyone has their day though.

    1
    Reply
  12. The Big Yo

    2 years ago

    I smell an Oakland A

    1
    Reply
    • CravenMoorehead

      2 years ago

      *Las Vegas Aviator

      1
      Reply
  13. baked mcbride

    2 years ago

    He’ll be leaving MLB to pursue a roster spot on the Malibu Manes of the Southern California Hairdressers League (SCHL).

    Reply
  14. atlbravos2914

    2 years ago

    Somebody needs to grant him a release from that haircut.

    3
    Reply
    • Paleobros

      2 years ago

      Ouch, now that’s just cruel.

      Reply
  15. Now Yu Know

    2 years ago

    I foresee a successful career playing saxophone as “Grant C”

    Reply
  16. Now Yu Know

    2 years ago

    Correction: “Cole T.”

    Reply
  17. barrelup

    2 years ago

    Vanessa got one look at Tacoma and said nope.

    1
    Reply
    • Ignorant Son-of-a-b

      2 years ago

      Hey Tacoma is on the up and up.

      Reply
  18. popitforpoppa

    2 years ago

    vanessa carrying this man’s career

    Reply
  19. pirateking24

    2 years ago

    The only thing going for Cole Tucker is Vanessa Hudgens.

    Reply
  20. shafe4141

    2 years ago

    Bro landed Vanessa Hudgens. He’s already won.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Please login to leave a reply.

Log in Register

    Top Stories

    Anthony Volpe Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

    Alex Bregman Will Opt Out Of Red Sox Contract

    Mike Shildt Steps Down As Padres Manager

    Tigers Extended Manager A.J. Hinch Earlier This Season

    Munetaka Murakami To Be Posted This Offseason

    Cody Bellinger To Opt Out Of Contract With Yankees

    Angels, Albert Pujols Discussing Managerial Deal

    Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2026

    Rangers Hire Skip Schumaker As Manager

    Albert Pujols To Interview For Angels’ Managerial Vacancy, May Be “Leading Choice”

    Bill Schmidt Will Not Return As Rockies’ GM

    Brian Snitker Will Not Return As Braves’ Manager In 2026

    Angels To Have New Manager In 2026

    Rays Sale To Patrick Zalupski’s Group Officially Completed

    Guardians Promote Chase DeLauter For Wild Card Series

    Bruce Bochy Will Not Return As Rangers Manager Amid Financial Uncertainty

    Liam Hendriks Undergoes Ulnar Nerve Transposition Surgery

    Twins Fire Rocco Baldelli

    Giants Fire Bob Melvin

    Pirates Sign Manager Don Kelly To Extension

    Recent

    A.J. Preller Discusses Padres’ Rotation

    Latest On Mike Shildt’s Resignation As Padres Manager

    Diamondbacks Hire J.R. House As Third Base Coach

    Albert Pujols Expected To Interview For Orioles’ Managerial Opening

    Rocco Baldelli Interested In Managing Again

    Devin Williams: Open To Reunion With Yankees

    Nine Players Elect Free Agency

    Twins Claim Ryan Kreidler

    Twins To Interview Nick Punto About Managerial Vacancy

    NPB’s Rakuten Eagles Re-Sign Luke Voit

    MLBTR Newsletter - Hot stove highlights in your inbox, five days a week

    Latest Rumors & News

    Latest Rumors & News

    • Every MLB Trade In July
    Trade Rumors App for iOS and Android App Store Google Play

    MLBTR Features

    MLBTR Features

    • Remove Ads, Support Our Writers
    • Front Office Originals
    • Tim Dierkes' MLB Mailbag
    • Front Office Fantasy Baseball
    • MLBTR Podcast
    • 2025-26 MLB Free Agent List
    • 2026-27 MLB Free Agent List
    • Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2026
    • Contract Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • MLBTR On Twitter
    • MLBTR On Facebook
    • Team Facebook Pages
    • How To Set Up Notifications For Breaking News
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors

    Rumors By Team

    • Angels Rumors
    • Astros Rumors
    • Athletics Rumors
    • Blue Jays Rumors
    • Braves Rumors
    • Brewers Rumors
    • Cardinals Rumors
    • Cubs Rumors
    • Diamondbacks Rumors
    • Dodgers Rumors
    • Giants Rumors
    • Guardians Rumors
    • Mariners Rumors
    • Marlins Rumors
    • Mets Rumors
    • Nationals Rumors
    • Orioles Rumors
    • Padres Rumors
    • Phillies Rumors
    • Pirates Rumors
    • Rangers Rumors
    • Rays Rumors
    • Red Sox Rumors
    • Reds Rumors
    • Rockies Rumors
    • Royals Rumors
    • Tigers Rumors
    • Twins Rumors
    • White Sox Rumors
    • Yankees Rumors

    Navigation

    • Sitemap
    • Archives
    • RSS/Twitter Feeds By Team

    MLBTR INFO

    • Advertise
    • About
    • Commenting Policy
    • Privacy Policy

    Connect

    • Contact Us
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • RSS Feed

    MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball, MLB or MLB.com

    Do not Sell or Share My Personal Information

    hide arrows scroll to top

    Register

    Desktop Version | Switch To Mobile Version