Bucs Dugout · Feb 7, 2024
Mariners claim Canaan Smith-Njigba from Pirates
Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY SportsOutfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners per a team announcement.
Welcoming another Smith-Njigba to the PNW
We have claimed OF @CanaanSmith_ off waivers from the Pirates.
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— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) February 7, 2024 Smith-Njigba was one of four prospects dealt by the New York Yankees to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Jameson Taillon trade in January 2021.
The others are RHP Roansy Contreras, RHP Miguel Yajure and SS Maikol Escotto.
Smith-Njigba appeared in 18 games for the Pirates, hitting .135 in 44 plate appearances.