Overview
- The Mariners claimed Michael Toglia from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, adding him to Seattle’s 40-man roster as their first reported offseason addition.
- Toglia underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder after dislocating it in late August and is currently in recovery.
- He brings clear raw power—including a 25-home-run season in 2024 and strong exit-velocity metrics—but has a long track record of high strikeout rates and weak overall contact.
- Toglia has no remaining minor-league options, so Seattle will have to carry him on the Major League roster or designate him for assignment if he does not fit the Opening Day plan.
- A Gig Harbor native and 2019 first-round pick out of UCLA, Toglia’s return to Seattle is framed as a low-risk chance for him to reset his career and for the Mariners to add depth and upside ahead of spring training.