Seattle Mariners pitcher Jesse Hahn poses for a portrait during media day Feb. 20 at Peoria Sports Complex. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Veteran Pitcher Jesse Hahn Signs Minor League Contract With Seattle Mariners

Originally posted on Seattle Mariners on SI
By Teren Kowatsch | Last updated Apr 16, 2025 4:00 PM ET

The Seattle Mariners bullpen has been taxed through 17 games of 2025 after beginning the season not at full strength.

Right-handed relievers Troy Taylor and Matt Brash began the year on the 15-day injured list with respective injuries (Taylor was only just activated from the IL on Monday). Since the season began, the Mariners have had to use the entire bullpen once have had to stretch relievers out for multiple multi-inning appearances.

Seattle has had to go to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers several times to make up for the bullpen's high usage. One of those pitchers, 35 year-old Jesse Hahn, is now back with the organization.

Hahn made two appearances for the Mariners. His first outing for the team against the San Francisco Giants on April 5 was the first time he pitched in the majors since April 11, 2021 when he was with the Kansas City Royals.

Jesse Hahn with some 96.2 mph to work out of a full count and K leadoff man LaMonte Wade Jr. here in the 7th inning.

This is his first outing since April 11, 2021. pic.twitter.com/6iyaEN6SZp
— Daniel Kramer (@DKramer_) April 6, 2025

Hahn had a 0.00 ERA with three strikeouts in four innings pitched. He allowed one unearned run on three hits.

Hahn was designated for assignment by Seattle on April 9. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Rainiers on April 12. Due to his time served, Hahn was able to reject the assignment and he elected free agency on April 13. The Mariners signed him back to a minor league contract on Tuesday.

Hahn made one appearance for Tacoma before his contract was selected by Seattle on April 5. He pitched a scoreless inning and allowed just one hit.

Brash recently made a rehab appearance with the Rainiers and is nearing a return. Hahn could get another opportunity in the future depending on if or when the Mariners need to bolster a heavily-used bullpen.

This article first appeared on Seattle Mariners on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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