This morning, the Mariners and GM Jerry Dipoto, announced that they have trimmed their Spring Training roster from 49 players to 45. Donovan Walton (formerly Donnie), Patrick Wisdom, Taylor Williams, and Zac Grotz have all been optioned to AAA Tacoma.
There aren’t any major surprises on this list. Walton, who got a cup of coffee with the big club in September entered camp as a longshot utility man candidate. The soon-to-be 26-year-old Walton had a bit of a breakout 2019 season with the AA Arkansas Travelers, hitting .