The Mariners non-tendered two pitchers –Drew Smyly and Shae Simmons – on Friday, making both free agents.
The team also agreed to contract with infielder Andrew Romine, leaving their 40-man roster at 35. Teams had until 5 p.m. on Friday to offer a contract to every player on their 40-man roster who is not already signed for the 2018 season.
Smyly was acquired in January from the Tampa Bay Rays in a four-player deal in an attempt to bolster the Mariners rotation. He never pitched in a regular season game, hurting his elbow in spring training after pitching once for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.