ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Mariners made a small trade on Monday morning, sending utility infielder Luis Sardinas to the San Diego Padres in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
Sardinas, 23, had been designated for assignment on August 10. The Mariners were able to pick something up instead of losing him to a likely waivers claim.
He hit .252 with four doubles and 17 RBI in 44 games with Class AAA Tacoma. In three different stints with the Mariners, he hit .181 with two homes and five RBI in 32 games.