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Mariners claim OF José Siri off waivers from Reds, designate RHP Matt Festa for assignment

The Mariners made an intriguing move Monday, claiming minor league outfielder José Siri off waivers from the Reds, per C. Trent Rosencrans of The Athletic.

Mariners have claimed OF José Siri off of waivers from Reds. Siri was designated when the team signed Nick Castellanos

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Siri has tools that scouts glow over, particularly with regards to his speed and defense. He’s a capable center fielder, with a strong arm and enough speed to steal 20+ bases every season since 2016, from Rookie Ball through AAA, including 46 swipes in 2017.