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Zamora

Despite the fact that we’re nearing the end of spring training, there were still no real surprises among this batch of cuts for the Pirates. Zamora, a 29-year-old left-hander, pitched well in Grapefruit League play -- compiling a 2.45 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and a 3/2 K/BB ratio over 7 1/3 innings. He should get a chance with the Pirates before the 2023 season is through.

Zamora made the announcement on his Instagram page. The 29-year-old southpaw was originally drafted by the Pirates back in 2015 and last appeared in the majors with the Mariners during the 2021 season. He posted a strong 3.86 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 71/27 K/BB ratio across 63 innings (51 appearances, one start) last year at Triple-A Oklahoma City in the Dodgers’ system. He gives the Pirates some additional left-handed relief depth heading into next season.

Zamora made the announcement himself over Twitter. The left-hander has bounced around organizations, and was outrighted off the Seattle 40-man roster in June. He’ll provide organizational depth when spring training begins on Monday.

Zamora cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Mariners earlier this week. The 28-year-old left-hander will head to Triple-A Tacoma and continue to serve as organizational relief depth.

This move opens up a 40-man roster spot for infielder Wyatt Mathisen, who was acquired from the Rays for cash on Thursday. Zamora has allowed four runs -- three earned -- in 4 1/3 major league innings this year.

Zamora has given up three runs in 4 1/3 innings (6.23 ERA) over four appearances since being claimed by the Mets. He’ll be an up-and-down arm for the Mariners -- one of several -- over the summer.

Zamora was claimed off waivers from the Mets on Saturday but then sent back down to Triple-A Tacoma. He’ll have a chance to make his debut with Seattle at some point this week in the most makeshift of makeshift bullpens.

Zamora was designated for assignment by the Mets less on Friday and was quickly scooped up by the Mariners. He’ll head to Triple-A Tacoma and could find himself in the major-league bullpen at some point this summer.

The 28-year-old southpaw became a 40-man roster casualty after the Mets made a flurry of moves on Friday. There’s a decent chance that he’ll pass through waivers unclaimed and continue to function as minor league bullpen depth.

Zamora was called up a few days ago but didn’t make an appearance. He’s clearing out to make room for Monday’s starter, Joey Lucchesi.