SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto announced today that the Mariners have acquired right-handed pitcher Mike Wright from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for minor league infielder Ryne Ogren.
Today’s transactions leave the Mariners Major League, 40-man, roster at 40 players.
Wright, 29, was designated for assignment by Baltimore on Sunday (April 21). In 10 relief appearances with the Orioles this season, he was 0–1 with 1 save (2 opportunities) with a 9.45 ERA (14 ER, 13.