The Seattle Mariners missed the postseason for a second straight season after ending with a report of 85-77 and coming in second within the American League West.
Though the Mariners made the playoffs in 2022, earlier than that, their final playoff look got here again in 2001.
As they attempt to keep away from one other lengthy stretch of lacking the postseason, they’ve made a few notable strikes this offseason.
The Mariners acquired infielder Donovan Solano from the San Diego Padres and infielder/outfielder Miles Mastrobuoni from the Chicago Cubs.
One other participant, who hasn’t performed Main League Baseball since 2001, not too long ago signed as nicely.
“The Mariners have signed Neftali Feliz to a minor league take care of an invite to spring coaching,” FOX Sports activities: MLB wrote on X.
The Mariners have signed Neftalí Feliz to a minor league take care of an invite to Spring Coaching.
Feliz hasn’t pitched within the majors since 2021 pic.twitter.com/pAEbu37nKW
— FOX Sports activities: MLB (@MLBONFOX) January 30, 2025
Feliz debuted in 2009 with the Texas Rangers and performed till 2017 earlier than lacking the 2018 by way of 2020 seasons after which coming again to play in 2021.
That season, he appeared in 5 video games and threw a complete of 4 innings with two organizations.
In 2017 with the Milwaukee Brewers and Kansas Metropolis Royals, Feliz appeared in 49 video games and was 2-5 with a 5.48 ERA, eight saves and 37 strikeouts in 46.0 innings pitched.
The 36-year-old reduction pitcher hasn’t had any motion in Main League Baseball in three seasons, so it will likely be fascinating to see how issues go for him and the Mariners.
Seattle hasn’t received the AL West since 2001 and can attempt to change that in 2025.
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