Connor Joe

The Mariners announced Tuesday that they’ve signed first baseman/outfielder Connor Joe and left-hander Jhonathan D az to minor league deals. Both players receive invitations to major league spring training. D az was outrighted by Seattle last week and briefly elected free agency but will return on a new minor league pact. More to come.

Joe, 33, struggled mightily in his major league action on 2025, slashing .186/.263/.243 with zero homers, four RBI and a 20/7 K/BB ratio over 80 plate appearances between the Padres and Reds. He likely faces an uphill battle at securing a bench spot on a crowded Mariners' roster.

The Mariners announced Tuesday that they’ve signed first baseman/outfielder Connor Joe and left-hander Jhonathan D az to minor league deals. Both players receive invitations to major league spring training. D az was outrighted by Seattle last week and briefly elected free agency but will return on a new minor league pact. Joe, 33, briefly appeared with both…