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Mariners claim Canaan Smith-Njigba from Pirates

Outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners per a team announcement.

Welcoming another Smith-Njigba to the PNW

We have claimed OF @CanaanSmith_ off waivers from the Pirates.

https://t.co/k5i3unMkQ3 pic.twitter.com/eNHwUfwwwu— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) February 7, 2024

Smith-Njigba was one of four prospects dealt by the New York Yankees to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Jameson Taillon trade in January 2021.

The others are RHP Roansy Contreras, RHP Miguel Yajure and SS Maikol Escotto.