Mariners Outright Pitcher

The Seattle Mariners designated him for assignment last Friday. 

Now, Phillips Valdez has passed through waivers unclaimed and will remain with the Mariners' organization. 

.@Mariners send RHP Phillips Valdez outright to Triple-A Tacoma

— MLB Roster Moves (@MLBRostersMoves) October 3, 2022

The Mariners needed to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Brian O'Keefe to join the major league club on Friday and it looked like Valdez was the odd-man out. 

The thirty-year-old has pitched to a 4.41 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 13 strikeouts over 16 innings this season in the majors. In 13 relief appearances, he posted an 0-1 record. 

In the minors this season, Valdez posted a decent 3.69 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, and 35 strikeouts across 39 innings of work. He made 31 relief appearances, one start, and held a 2-1 record there this season. 

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