Just two days after being designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners, utility player Dylan Moore has signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The move comes in response to second baseman Marcus Semien sustaining a fractured and sprained left foot, an injury that will likely end his season.
This marks Moore’s second stint with the Rangers, who originally drafted him in 2015. He made his Major League debut with Seattle four years later, but aside from the shortened 2020 season, he never became a consistent offensive contributor.
Moore, however, has proven to be a strong defensive asset, earning a Gold Glove as a utility player in 2024. His versatility—able to play nearly any position except catcher—added value despite his struggles at the plate.
Last year, Moore played in 88 games, hitting .193 with a .622 OPS and stealing 12 bases. Seattle released him to make room for Victor Robles, returning from the 60-day injured list. At the time, Moore was the longest-tenured player on the Mariners’ roster.
Interestingly, Robles now faces a 10-game suspension for throwing his bat toward the pitcher’s mound during a minor league rehab game. He is appealing the suspension and remains eligible to play while the appeal is processed.
For the Rangers, Moore arrives as the team fights to remain in playoff contention. Texas enters Tuesday at 66-67, trailing the AL Wild Card by 5.5 games.
Financially, the Mariners will cover the remainder of Moore’s $3.575 million salary. If called up, the Rangers would pay him a prorated share of the $760,000 league minimum. Moore will become a free agent at season’s end but will be eligible for the postseason roster should Texas make a late push.
