Mariners Request Release Waivers On Ryan Loutos
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Seattle Mariners have requested release waivers for reliever Ryan Loutos, who is currently out with an undisclosed injury, allowing him to negotiate with all 29 other MLB teams.
- Loutos was designated for assignment on March 31 to clear a 40-man roster spot for Colt Emerson, who signed a major league contract but will remain in Triple-A.
- The 27-year-old right-hander has not pitched in a regular season game for Seattle and has struggled in MLB appearances, allowing 21 runs over 14 1/3 innings with an ERA near 5.00.
- Loutos has experience with three MLB teams and has shown moderate strikeout ability but has faced control issues, with more walks than strikeouts in the majors.
- The Mariners have five days to trade or waive Loutos; he has a minor league option and could be assigned to Triple-A if another team claims him and retains him on their 40-man roster.
