Breaking News: Mariners Add Another Star Player To Their Roster

The latest roster adjustment for the Mariners involved the addition of a former player who has hit 20 home runs in a single season. As Seattle continues to fine-tune their team ahead of Opening Day, they’ve brought in a versatile player with a history of power hitting.

According to Jon Heyman of The New York Post, the Mariners have signed Brian Anderson to a minor league contract with an invitation to the MLB camp, potentially earning him $2 million if he secures a spot on the major league roster. Anderson, who spent six seasons with the Miami Marlins before playing for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2023, posted modest offensive numbers in recent years, hitting .226 with nine home runs and 40 RBIs in 96 games last season and similar stats in 2022. Despite this, he had a standout season in 2019 with 20 home runs, a .261 batting average, 66 RBIs, and five stolen bases.

Although Anderson’s offensive performance hasn’t matched his peak in 2019, he remains valuable defensively, primarily as a third baseman but also with experience in right field. This versatility enhances his chances of securing a spot on the Mariners’ roster.

Seattle, which made the playoffs in 2022 but was swiftly eliminated from the ALDS, aims to return to postseason contention in 2024 after a long hiatus since 2001. While Anderson’s addition may not single-handedly transform the Mariners into World Series favorites, his versatility provides the team with flexibility in constructing their lineups, pending his inclusion on the final roster.