The Seattle Mariners acquired right-handed pitcher Ryan Weber from the Atlanta Braves in a waiver claim on Wednesday. The Braves used Weber as a reliever and a starting pitcher in the eight years he was with the organization.
The 26-year-old was drafted by the Braves out of St. Petersburg College in the 22nd round of the 2009 MLB draft. As an 18-year-old, he began his career in the Gulf Coast and worked his way all the way up to Atlanta in 2015.
In 2015, as injuries mounted for the Braves starting rotation, Weber was called on and started five games.