SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Justin Hollander announced today the following roster moves:
· Kaleb Ort, RHP, claimed off waivers from Boston.
· Brian O’Keefe, C, designated for assignment.
The Mariners Major League, 40-man roster remains full at 40 players.
Ort, 31, appeared in 21 games (2 starts) with the Red Sox in 2023, going 1–2 with a 6.26 ERA (16 ER, 23.0 IP) with 9 walks and 24 strikeouts.
The right-hander spent time on the Injured List from July 7 through the end of the season with right elbow inflammation, making 3 rehab appearances with Triple-A Worcester in September.