Seattle Mariners second base Dylan Moore (25) scores a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the ninth inning at Chase Field on June 9. Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

The Options For Dylan Moore After DFA From Seattle Mariners

Originally posted on Seattle Mariners on SI
By Brady Farkas | Last updated Aug 24, 2025 12:15 PM ET

On Saturday, the Seattle Mariners made the painful decision to designate veteran utility player Dylan Moore for assignment. Moore, who had been with the Mariners since 2019, was hitting just .193, and had just three hits since June.

However, at 33 years old, he was the longest-tenured Mariner, having joined the big-league roster in 2019. He stole 32 bases in 2024 and won the Gold Glove Award at the utility position. He was part of the drought-breaking 2022 roster and provided several clutch moments, including this catch in Felix Hernandez's last start ever for the organization.

Does the Dylan Moore miracle catch in Félix’s final game not matter that much to anyone?

I’ve been stunned to basically not see it referenced at all this weekend, especially since he’s a current Mariners player. pic.twitter.com/deq1gJBNLZ
— Mariner Muse (@MarinerMuse) August 13, 2023

Moore is slated to be a free agent at the end of the season, and there are multiple options in front of him now:

Trade

The Mariners could trade Moore to another team that wants him for the rest of the season. The new team would likely pick up the remaining balance on his contract, which is the pro-rated version of his nearly $4 million salary for 2024.

An acquiring team could certainly value his defensive versatility and ability to run.

Waiver claim

If a team doesn't want to give up any assets for Moore, they could elect to claim him on waivers. In this case, they would definitely pick up the remaining balance on his contract.

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Outrighted to Tacoma

If Moore wants to stay in the Mariners organization, he could accept an outright assignment to Tacoma, similar to what Leody Taveras did earlier this season. The rosters expand on Sept. 1, and Moore could find his way back onto the roster, however, off the 40-man roster because of his DFA, he'd have a tougher pathway back.

Released, and free agency

If no one claims Moore or trades for him, and he doesn't want to go to Tacoma, he can accept free agency. He can go to work instantly on preparing himself for next year, or he can sign on with a team later this season.

What does Moore want?

At this point, it's unclear. If he values playing time and opportunity, or a ring, he could have chances for either, but he'll have little control over what happens if he's claimed or traded.