The Mariners claimed first baseman Andy Wilkins off waivers from the Orioles on Thursday, but also lost catcher John Hicks on a waiver claim to the Twins. Additionally, Seattle designated left-hander Edgar Olmos for assignment to open a spot for Wilkins on the 40-man roster.
Hicks had been designated for assignment on Nov. 23 and now goes on to the Twins’ 40-man roster. He was a fourth-round Draft choice of the Mariners in 2011 and hit .063 in 36 at-bats in a brief stint with Seattle late last season.
Wilkins, 27, had been claimed off waivers by the Orioles in September after splitting last season between the Triple-A clubs for the Dodgers and Blue Jays.