Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto announced today that the Mariners have tendered 2018 contracts to 27 players on their Major League roster.
Major League clubs had to make contract offers (“tender”) to every player on their 40-man roster who is not already signed for the 2018 season by Dec. 1 at 5:00 pm (PDT).
Seattle agreed to terms on a 2018 contract with infielder Andrew Romine.
Seattle non-tendered right-handed pitcher Shae Simmons & left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly.
Seattle’s Major League 40-man roster is now at 35.
Romine, 31 (turns 32 on Dec.