The Mariners made several roster moves on Thursday afternoon. First up, Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto announced that the club has exercised its 2017 option on outfielder Seth Smith, and declined its 2017 option on catcher Chris Iannetta. The club also reinstated right-handed pitcher Nathan Karns from the 60-day disabled list.
Outfielder Norichika Aoki was claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros. And with the World Series ending yesterday, Franklin Gutierrez, Dae-Ho Lee, Adam Lind and Drew Storen became free agents this morning.