SEATTLE -- In an attempt to beef up their bench, the Mariners signed veteran infielder Danny Espinosa to a Major League deal on Monday and optioned rookie utility man Taylor Motter to Triple-A Tacoma.
Veteran right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma was moved from the 10-day disabled list to the 60-day DL to open a 40-man roster spot for Espinosa, though that move doesn't change Iwakuma's situation, as he's already missed more than 60 days with a shoulder issue and still isn't close to returning.
Espinosa is an eight-year Major League veteran with a career .