The Seattle Mariners have moved Cody Martin and three other pitchers to the minors. General Manager Jerry Dipoto announced the roster moves at the Mariners Major League spring camp Sunday.
Right-handed Pitcher Chris Heston was optioned to AAA Tacoma. Martin a right hander, who made two starts last season for Seattle was reassigned to Minor League Camp. Two other pitchers, righty Jean Machi and lefty Nick Hagadone, were also reassigned.
Both Heston and Martin were candidates for Seattle’s starting rotation. Heston went 1-and-1 with a 6.94 ERA over 5 appearances and 4 starts this spring. Martin went 1-and-1 with a 4.38 ERA in 6 appearances and 1 start.
Sunday’s moves leave the Mariners with 37 players in their Major League camp, 32 roster players and 5 non-roster invitees.
(KPUG – Doug Lange via MarrinersMedia.com press release)