Overview

• The Cleveland Guardians finalized a trade with the Seattle Mariners to acquire right-handed pitcher Cody Bolton for cash considerations on April 8, 2025.
• Bolton was immediately optioned to Triple-A Columbus following the trade to provide pitching depth for the organization.
• To make room for Bolton on the 40-man roster, left-hander John Means was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
• Bolton, 26, has a career 1-0 record with a 5.40 ERA over 33 relief appearances with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Mariners.
• Before the trade, Bolton struggled with a 9.00 ERA in two relief appearances for the Mariners' Triple-A affiliate in Tacoma this season, leading to his designation for assignment on April 5.