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Both players had recently been released, by the Mariners and by the Braves, respectively.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / September 2

Mariners News, 9/2/25: Harry Ford, Donovan Solano, and Jason Adam

ICYMI: The Mariners called up top catching prospect Harry Ford before beginning their series against the Tampa Bay Rays last night. In a series of corresponding roster moves, RHP Luke Jackson and infielder Leo Rivas are joining the club from Triple-A Tacoma, RHP Sauryn Lao has been DFA’d, and infielder Donovan Solano has been released.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / September 1

September surprise: Seattle calls up three, including prospect Harry Ford, DFA’s Donovan Solano

The Seattle Mariners announced Monday morning that they have called up three players in conjunction with the September roster expansion, which swells the active roster from 26 to 28 players.

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Seattle Mariners Veteran Reflects on Being Teammates With Ichiro on Big Night

SEATTLE — Before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday at T-Mobile Park, the Seattle Mariners will honor one of the greatest baseball players of the 21st century.

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 22

Veteran Seattle Infielder Put Together an Incredible Showing in Recent Series

A Seattle Mariners veteran has been one of the team's best hitters in June after being on the of the club's worst in April and May. In a 14-6 Mariners win against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, veteran first baseman Donovan Solano went 3-for-5 with two runs, two home runs and a game-high five RBIs.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 21

Seattle Mariners Make Big Lineup Decision For Game 2 of Series Against Chicago Cubs

The Seattle Mariners are making an interesting lineup decision on Saturday in game two of a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs, opting to start right-handed hitting Donovan Solano against right-handed pitcher Cade Horton.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 27

ANALYSIS: Has Donovan Solano Finally Turned a Corner After Road Trip For Seattle Mariners?

The Seattle Mariners recent road trip was an overall success after the M's went 6-4 through 10 games. Despite that, the Mariners saw their lead in the American League West fall to 1.5 games after a four-game series loss against the Houston Astros.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 16

ESPN MLB Insider Discusses Struggling Donovan Solano and His Future with Seattle Mariners

Signed to a $3.5 million deal this offseason, Donovan Solano has really struggled for the Seattle Mariners in 2025. Hitting just .138 through 58 at-bats, Solano, brought in to hit lefties, just hasn't gotten going.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 28

Seattle Mariners Offseason Signing Donovan Solano Will Get First Start of Spring Training

The Seattle Mariners will play their first night game of the spring against the San Diego Padres at 5:40 p.m. PT on Friday at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Ariz.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 24

New Seattle Mariners Infielder Donovan Solano Details Why He Signed with M's

PEORIA, Ariz. -- After some early spring visa issues, new Seattle Mariners infielder Donovan Solano was in camp this weekend at the Peoria Sports Complex.

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 23

Seattle Mariners Infielder Donovan Solano Reuniting With Former Infield Coach

One of the Seattle Mariners biggest offseason addition reported to spring training on Feb. 22 after dealing with issues that kept him out of big league camp.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 22

Seattle Mariners Veteran Infielder Donovan Solano Reports to Spring Training

The Seattle Mariners began their spring training games on Feb. 21. It was a 5-2 loss against the San Diego Padres. Many of the Mariners expected major league starters and prospects saw the field in the loss.

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 21

Seattle Mariners Roster Confident in Team's Chances Heading Into 2025

When the Seattle Mariners play the Athletics on opening day on March 27, the roster will look almost exactly the same as it did in 2024. The Mariners will have the same starting rotation as 2024 and, aside from the addition of Donovan Solano, will have a very similar lineup to last season as well.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 2

Seattle Mariners Rank Ridiculously Low on This List of Money Spent in Last Two Years

It's been a frustrating offseason for Seattle Mariners fans who want to see their team make moves that greatly impact the roster. Thus far, the M's have only made two free agent additions this offseason: One-year pacts with Donovan Solano and Jorge Polanco.

Seattle Mariners News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

Mariners Sign Veteran Donovan Solano to One-Year Deal

The Seattle Mariners inked their first notable winter move, signing free agent Donovan Solano. Solano signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with Seattle on Monday.

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / January 15

Donovan Solano Was a Sneakily Good Pickup for the Mariners

On Monday, the Seattle Mariners signed Donovan Solano to a one-year, $3.5 million contract. He can earn an additional $1 million in performance incentives.

Seattle Mariners News / Inside The Diamonds / January 14

Mariners Agree to One Year Deal with Donovan Solano

It had been a quiet offseason for the Mariners. That was until recently when they claimed a pair of relief pitchers off waivers. Now, the M’s have signed their first player of the 2024-25 offseason.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 13

Mariners sign former Silver Slugger Award winner

The Seattle Mariners are adding a guy from the other end of the West Coast.

MLB News / Field Level Media / January 13

Mariners sign INF Donovan Solano to one-year deal

The Seattle Mariners signed veteran infielder Donovan Solano to a one-year contract on Monday. According to a published report, Solano will make $3.5 million this season.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 21

Potential D-backs Free Agency Target: Donovan Solano

This article is part of a series evaluating potential free agent and trade acquisitions for the Arizona Diamondbacks entering the 2025 season. With star first baseman Christian Walker's departure to the Houston Astros, the first base need grows ever more prominent for the D-backs.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 19, 2024

Teammate Explains Donovan Solano's Unusual Nickname

Donovan Solano has made a lasting impact on the San Diego Padres clubhouse since joining the team in May. Starting pitcher Joe Musgrove told reporters on Monday that Solano is one of the fathers of the clubhouse.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 6, 2024

Padres Promote Journeyman, Demote Young Infielder In Surprising Move

The San Diego Padres have surprisingly selected the contract of infielder Donovan Solano and optioned infielder Eguy Rosario to Triple-A El Paso, per Padres Communications.

San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / May 5, 2024

Padres Continue To Bolster A Strong Offense

The San Diego Padres feature one of the best offenses in Major League Baseball. However, that didn’t stop them from adding a two-time defending batting champion.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 31, 2024

Twins considering reunion with veteran utilityman?

The Twins picked up a net savings of $5.25M in a recent trade, which president of baseball operations Derek Falvey has already suggested will go toward adding a bat from outside the organization. One possibility the Twins may be considering is a reunion with veteran utilityman Donovan Solano.

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