SEATTLE, WA -- Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto today announced that Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is transitioning to the role of Special Assistant to the Chairman, effective today.
Right-handed pitcher Erik Goeddel has been selected from AAA Tacoma to fill Ichiro's spot on the Major League, 25-man, roster. (See separate release.)
In his new role, Ichiro will continue to be an active presence with the Major League club, both at home in Seattle and on the road.
"We want to make sure we capture all of the value that Ichiro brings to this team off the field," Dipoto said.