Seattle Mariners Place Veteran Pitcher On Waivers

The Seattle Mariners designated right-hander Casey Lawrence for assignment on Monday to clear a roster spot for reliever Troy Taylor, who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list. 

Lawrence, 37, had been called up from Triple-A Tacoma last week and pitched the final three innings of Seattle’s April 9 win over the Houston Astros, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk. He did not record a strikeout but was credited with the win. 

It marked Lawrence’s third stint with the Mariners, having previously appeared with the team in 2017 and 2018.

Roster moves:

🔹 Troy Taylor, RHP, reinstated from 15-day IL.
🔹 Casey Lawrence, RHP, designated for assignment.

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— Mariners PR (@MarinersPR) April 14, 2025

Lawrence has long been a familiar name in the Mariners organization, spending the entire 2024 season with Triple-A Tacoma and signing three minor league deals with Seattle since 2017. 

Across parts of several MLB seasons, he’s compiled a 6.73 ERA in 127 big league innings, with a 16.6% strikeout rate and an 8.5% walk rate. A former standout at Albright College, Lawrence holds the school’s all-time strikeout record (251) and posted an 18-8 record with a 2.81 ERA during his collegiate career. 

Given his history with the club and residence in the Seattle-Tacoma area, a return on a new minor league deal remains possible if he clears waivers and elects free agency.

Troy Taylor, who was seen arriving with luggage outside the Mariners' clubhouse after yesterday's game, has indeed been reinstated from the IL ... Casey Lawrence has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

— Daniel Kramer (@DKramer_) April 14, 2025

In a corresponding move, the Mariners activated 23-year-old Troy Taylor, who had impressed in his 2024 debut with a 3.72 ERA and 30.9% strikeout rate over 19.1 innings. Taylor had missed the early part of the season with a minor lat strain but returned from a rehab assignment despite a rough outing or two. 

The Mariners opted to add him directly back to the bullpen rather than optioning him to Tacoma. Meanwhile, veteran righty Jesse Hahn, recently outrighted to Triple-A, declined the assignment and has entered free agency.

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