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The Seattle
Mariners acquired Rafael Montero from the Texas Rangers on
Tuesday in exchange for fellow right-hander Jose Corniell and a
player to be named later.
Montero, 30, converted all eight save opportunities he had last
season. He posted an 0-1 record and a 4.08 ERA in 17 games.
Montero owns an 8-17 mark with a 4.93 ERA in 97 career
appearances (30 starts) with the New York Mets (2014-17) and
Rangers (2019-20). He missed the 2018 season after undergoing
Tommy John ligament replacement surgery.
"Rafael is a solid addition to our ongoing efforts to fortify
the bullpen," Mariners executive vice president and general
manager of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said.
"We see his outstanding stuff and quality performance since
converting to a full-time reliever as impactful in our bullpen."
Corniell, who is a 17-year-old pitching prospect, signed as an
international free agent with the Mariners on July 2, 2019.
(Field Level Media)
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