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Danner

Danner spent last year at Triple-A Tacoma in the Mariners’ system after being claimed off waivers from the Blue jays prior to spring training. The 27-year-old righty made one relief appearance for Toronto back in 2023 and hasn’t been back to the big leagues ever since. He’s merely organizational depth for the Reds and will likely open at Triple-A Louisville after spring training wraps up.

Danner, who was claimed after being waived by the Blue Jays in January, cleared waivers this time. The 26-year-old reliever gave up five runs in 3 1/3 innings in his attempt to win a spot in the Seattle bullpen this spring.

The Mariners need room on the 40-man roster to select the contract of Luis Castillo. No, not that one. Danner will hit the waiver wire and could be claimed by a pitching-needy club.

Even with George Kirby (shoulder) set to open the season on the injured list, it was always unlikely that Castano would break camp with the big league club. He’ll open the season in the rotation at Triple-A Tacoma while Danner and Fleming function as extra bullpen depth for the M’s.

Danner was designated for assignment after the Blue Jays acquired Josh Walker in Dcember. Danner, 26, posted solid numbers in Buffalo with a 3.06 ERA and 36/13 K/BB over 35 1/3 innings, and could be given a chance to compete for one of the final spots in the Seattle bullpen this spring.

The Jays needed to free up a spot on their 40-man roster for Josh Walker on Friday and unfortunately Danner was the odd-man out this time around. The 26-year-old hurler spent the majority of the 2024 season at Triple-A Buffalo where he posted a 3.06 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and a 36/13 K/BB ratio over 35 1/3 innings. There’s a possibility that he could pique another team’s interest on waivers.

Danner is healthy and has pitched well this spring after finishing last year on the injured list with a left oblique strain. The 25-year-old righty will open the year back at Triple-A Buffalo as extra organizational relief depth.

The 24-year-old hurler has been shelved since mid-August due to a left oblique strain. He wasn’t likely to make it back before the end of the season, so the Jays transferred him to the 60-day IL to free up a spot on their 40-man roster for the return of Chad Green (elbow) on Friday.

Danner was removed from his major league debut on Friday night against the Cubs with left side discomfort and will most likely wind up sidelined for at least a few weeks. It’ll be Nate Pearson coming up to take his spot in Toronto’s bullpen.

The 24-year-old hurler came on in the ninth inning with the Jays trailing by four runs, and wound up throwing just seven pitches before he was visited by the training staff and ultimately pulled from the game. He’ll be re-evaluated on Saturday.