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Seattle Mariners Send Former World Series Champion Outright to Triple-A Tacoma

Former World Series champion outfielder Leody Taveras will be heading to Triple-A. The Seattle Mariners sent Taveras outright to the Tacoma Rainiers on Friday after he cleared waivers.

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Seattle Mariners DFA Leody Taveras, Recall Outfielder and Outright Pitcher

The Seattle Mariners announced Monday that they have designated outfielder Leody Taveras for assignment. In the corresponding move, Seattle has recalled

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 10

Seattle Mariners Parting Ways with Former Rangers Fan Favorite Outfielder

The Seattle Mariners announced on Monday afternoon that the team designated former Texas Rangers fan favorite Leody Taveras for assignment. The move comes a little over a month after they acquired him off of waivers from the Rangers on May 6.

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Mariners pull the plug on Leody Taveras rejuvenation, Dominic Canzone recalled

A gamble on the talented former divisional starter has not panned out. The Seattle Mariners have designated OF Leody Taveras for assignment. In a corresponding move, they’ve recalled OF Dominic Canzone from Triple-A Tacoma.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 9

Mariners designate Leody Taveras for assignment, outright Casey Lawrence

The Mariners announced that they have recalled outfielder Dominic Canzone from Triple-A Tacoma. In a corresponding move, fellow outfielder Leody Taveras has been designated for assignment.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 7

Mariners' Julio Rodriguez helped off field following apparent injury

The Mariners suffered a potentially devastating blow on Saturday when center fielder Julio Rodriguez was helped off the field by members of the team’s athletic staff due to an apparent injury.

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 4

Seattle Mariners Manager Discusses Interesting Lineup Decision Wednesday

SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners have placed a lot of value on the versatility of their roster this season — both publicly and internally. And the Mariners will use that versatility in Game 2 of a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles at 6:40 p.m.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 24

Seattle Mariners Make Interesting Lineup Decision on Saturday vs. Astros

Despite hitting home runs in two of his last three games, the Seattle Mariners are not playing outfielder Leody Taveras in Game 3 of a four-game set against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Saturday.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / May 24

Mariners trot the bases in 5-3 win over the Astros

Base running isn’t the Mariners strength so much as base jogging The Mariners figured they’re better off jogging around the bases instead. The Mariners won 5-3 in Houston on Friday in a back-and-forth game that featured questionable base running, a few clutch moments, and homers in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Seattle Mariners Recent Pickup Delivered In Clutch When It Counted

While former Texas Rangers player Leody Taveras has been working hard to fit in with his new team, the Seattle Mariners, he delivered a big hit on Wednesday, May 21.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 22

Pair of Seattle Mariners Players Go Viral For Epic National Anthem Standoff

CHICAGO - The Seattle Mariners earned a late victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon at Rate Field. Leody Taveras hit his first home run as a member of the organization in the top of the eighth inning, giving the M's a 6-5 win over the American League Central foes.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 11

New Seattle Mariners Outfielder Makes Rare History on Both Offense and Defense Saturday

The Seattle Mariners lost their second consecutive game on Saturday, falling to the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 at T-Mobile Park. Despite the loss, new M's outfielder Leody Taveras continued to make an impact on both sides of the ball, generating some history at the plate and in right field.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 11

Seattle Mariners Manager Discusses Impact of Latest Roster Addition

SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners most recent addition to the roster has already made an impact three games into his tenure with the team. The Mariners claimed 2023 World Series champion Leody Taveras off waivers from the Texas Rangers on May 6.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 9

Leody Taveras’s departure and the luxury tax threshold

The Texas Rangers have moved on from Leody Taveras and bought themselves a little more wiggle room under the CBT line Leody Taveras is no longer a member of the Texas Rangers, having been claimed on waivers by the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday.

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 8

Outfielder Accomplish Something Not Seen in Last Decade of Seattle Mariners History

The Mariners shored up the outfield depth when they claimed former World Series-winning outfielder Leody Taveras off waivers from the Texas Rangers on Tuesday.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Seattle Mariners Ride Five-Run Comeback In Beating Athletics

Leody Taveras found his time with the Texas Rangers reached a final point. But the Seattle Mariners discovered they had a need for someone like him on their team.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 7

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.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 7

Seattle Mariners Make Important Roster Move on Wednesday, Activating New Outfielder

After winning the waiver claim on Tuesday, the Seattle Mariners are wasting no time in deploying their latest roster piece. Outfielder Leody Taveras has been activated to the 26-man roster, well Rhylan Thomas has been set down to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move.

Athletics News / Inside The Diamonds / May 7

Seattle Mariners Roster Moves 5/7/2025

The Seattle Mariners wrap up their third game series against the Athletics this afternoon. The Mariners dropped game one 7-6 to the A’s before winning 5-3 last night in the middle game.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 6

Seattle Mariners Claim Outfielder Leody Taveras From American League West Rivals

The Seattle Mariners have added a former World Series champion to the roster to replenish the outfield depth amid a string of injuries. The Mariners claimed outfielder Leody Taveras off waivers from the Texas Rangers on Tuesday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 6

Mariners claim Leody Taveras off waivers, reinstate Dylan Moore

The Seattle Mariners claimed outfielder Leody Taveras off waivers from the American League West rival Texas Rangers on Tuesday. The Mariners also reinstated utility player Dylan Moore from the 10-day injured list, optioned utility player Samad Taylor to Triple-A Tacoma and designated right-hander Luis F.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4

Rangers place struggling hitter on outright waivers

The Rangers have placed outfielder Leody Taveras on outright waivers, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports.

Athletics News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 25

Texas Rangers Outfielder Takes Blame After Blowing Game With Costly Error

Texas Rangers center fielder Leody Taveras is an elite defender. Just watch him roam the expanse of the outfield with top-end speed and range, tracking down fly balls in the alleys to rob hitters of base hits with his glove.

Texas Rangers News / Fastball on SI / February 1

Texas Rangers Could Trade Outfielder Leody Taveras to Avoid Entering Luxury Tax

The Texas Rangers and owner Ray Davis have made it clear that they want to avoid going into the luxury tax in 2025. As it stands, FanGraphs is estimating the Rangers' Opening Day financial obligations at $235 million.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 11, 2024

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Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Fanatic / May 5, 2024

Is Success Picking up for Rangers’ Leody Taveras?

Leody Taveras is entering his fifth season with the Texas Rangers. Last season, Taveras had his best year as a Major Leaguer, hitting .266 with an OPS of .733 and 67 RBI at the bottom of the order.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 18, 2023