MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Justin Hollander announced today the Mariners have acquired right-handed pitcher Trent Thornton from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for minor league infielder Mason McCoy. To make room on the 40-man roster for Thornton, left-handed pitcher Marco Gonzales was transferred from the 15-day Injured List (left forearm strain) to the 60-day Injured List.
The Mariners Major League, 40-man roster remains full at 40 players.
Thornton, 29, will be optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.