April 2: The Mariners announced Thursday that they’ve requested release waivers on Loutos, who’s out with an undisclosed injury. Since injured players cannot be placed on outright waivers, Seattle will opt for release waivers. It’s common in these situations for the player to quickly re-sign on a minor league deal, but that’s not a given. Loutos will be able to talk to all 29 other clubs now.
March 31: The Mariners announced they’ve designated reliever Ryan Loutos for assignment. That’s the corresponding 40-man roster move for the now official Colt Emerson extension. Although Emerson will remain in Triple-A on an optional assignment, the M’s needed to carry him on the 40-man once he signed a major league contract.
That roster quirk is an unfortunate development for Loutos, who gets pushed into DFA limbo as a result. The 27-year-old righty hasn’t pitched in a regular season game with Seattle. The Mariners claimed him off waivers from Washington at the beginning of the offseason. He made four appearances in Spring Training, allowing seven runs (six earned) through three innings.
A former undrafted free agent, Loutos has pitched for three teams at the MLB level. He has a total of 15 career appearances divided between the Cardinals, Dodgers and Nationals. Loutos had a tough go against MLB hitters, who have put up 21 runs with more walks than strikeouts across 14 1/3 innings. The 27-year-old righty has an ERA just under 5.00 while striking out 24% of opponents over parts of four Triple-A campaigns.
The M’s have five days to trade Loutos or place him on waivers. He sits in the 95 mph range with his four-seam fastball and sinker while mixing in a slider and changeup. Loutos has a minor league option remaining and could be sent to Triple-A if another team is willing to carry him on the 40-man roster.
Mariners say, “Adios Loutos!”
Farewell to the White Loutos
Season 2!
When did MLBTR decide to use players photos that are EXTREMELY CLOSE UP?
Back the camera off a little please.
Huh? Does it show his balls or something?
You can almost count the guys pores. It just too close up that’s all.
Loutos was terrible with the Nats last season. I almost remember his nickname. Was it “White Loutos”?
He joins a long, long list of forgettable pitchers since I became a Nats fan in 1952 and ’53. Yes, they were officially the Nationals as long as Clark Griffith owned the team, although Dad and I called the the Senators. But they were always the “Nats” for short.
He didn’t look great in Spring Training. I don’t think he’ll be missed.
Someone has to be collateral damage