Here's How Much Seattle Mariners Will Pay Outfielder Leody Taveras in 2025

The Seattle Mariners shored up their outfield depth when they claimed former World Series champion Leody Taveras off waivers from the Texas Rangers on Tuesday.

Two starting Mariners outfielders, Victor Robles and Luke Raley, will be out until around the All-Star break due to a left shoulder fracture and Grade 1 right oblique strain, respectively.

Taveras made his debut for Seattle during a series finale against the Athletics on Wednesday. The hope is that he'll be able to regain his 2023 World Series form and be a meaningful contributor until Robles and Raley work their way back.

The injuries haven't been limited to the outfield, and the money the Mariners owe Taveras for the rest of the season could impact how the team structures the roster.

Taveras is in his second year of arbitration and is set to earn a total of $4.75 million this season. Seattle will take on the remaining balance of that salary, which is roughly $3.7 million according to Spotrac.

According to a post on "X" from MLB.com's Daniel Kramer, the money owed to Taveras could impact the budget the Mariners have available in their trade deadline budget.