Matt Andriese Clears Waivers and Elects Free Agency

Andriese was designated for assignment on Sept. 27

SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto announced today the following roster moves:

• Matt Andriese, RHP, cleared waivers and elected free agency.

The Mariners 40-man Major League roster remains at 39 players.

Andriese, 32, appeared in 8 games with the Mariners this season, posting a 2.45 ERA (3 ER, 11.0 IP) with 2 walks and 12 strikeouts. He appeared in 26 games with the Red Sox this season, going 2–3 with a 6.03 ERA (25 ER, 37.1 IP) with 11 walks and 38 strikeouts.

Andriese is a veteran of 7 Major League seasons with Tampa Bay (2015–18), Arizona (2018–19), Los Angeles-AL (2020), Boston (2021) and Seattle (2021). He was originally selected by the Texas Rangers in the 37th round of the 2008 MLB First-Year Player Draft but did not sign. He was selected again by the San Diego Padres in the 3rd round of the 2011 MLB Draft and was traded to Tampa Bay on January 22, 2014 as part of a 7-player deal. He made his Major League debut with Tampa Bay on April 10, 2015 vs. Miami. Overall, he is 28–37 with a 4.63 ERA (262 ER, 509.0 IP) with 147 walks and 474 strikeouts in 217 Major League appearances (50 starts).