Mariners claim RHP J.B. Bukauskas from Arizona

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty ImagesThe Mariners made a roster move today, claiming righty J.B. Bukauskas off waivers from Arizona.

The Mariners announce that they've claimed righty J.B. Bukauskas off waivers from the D-backs and designated outfielder Alberto Rodriguez in a corresponding move ... Rodriguez was their No. 13 prospect, per @MLBPipeline.

— Daniel Kramer (@DKramer_) January 17, 2023 Bukauskas was originally drafted by the Houston Astros with the 15th overall pick in 2017 out of UNC, Houston’s first first-round selection of a college pitcher since Mark Appel. Bukauskas was a highly-regarded draft prospect at the time, with a mid-90s fastball and a plus slider, and projected to be a…