Overview
- The Mariners announced Thursday that they selected right-hander Michael Rucker from Triple-A Tacoma and designated right-hander Domingo González for assignment.
- Seattle made the move to provide a fresh relief arm after several relievers worked multiple consecutive days and Matt Brash went on the injured list.
- González allowed four earned runs, including surrendering a grand slam in his most recent outing, and the club removed him from the 40-man roster following that appearance.
- Under DFA rules the Mariners have up to seven days to trade González, place him on outright waivers, or release him, and the standard waiver processing runs on a 48-hour timetable.
- Rucker joins the major-league bullpen as an available middle/long-relief option and González’s roster status could draw waiver interest because he remains optionable and has strong Triple-A innings of recent value.