Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto announced today the following roster moves:
Mike Freeman, INF, claimed off waivers by Los Angeles-NL.
Chris Heston, RHP, claimed off waivers by Los Angeles-NL.
Seattle’s Major League, 40-man roster, is now at 39 players.
Freeman, 29 (turns 30 on Aug. 4), was optioned to AAA Tacoma on May 21, where he has hit .356 (21x59) with 12 runs, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run and 9 RBI in 15 games with the Rainiers this season. Over 2 stints with the Mariners this season (4/11–23 and 5/5–21), he hit .