SEATTLE, Wash. — Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto announced today the following roster move:
· Rob Whalen, RHP, outrighted to AAA Tacoma.
Whalen, 24, who was designated for assignment on September 1, appeared in 1 stint with the Mariners this season (6/14–17). He made 1 relief appearance with Seattle, working 4.0 scoreless innings in the Mariners 7–6 comeback win on June 15 vs. Boston, retiring 12 of the 14 batters he faced (1 H, 1 BB). He has made stops with 3 of the Mariners minor league affiliates this season. In 20 starts with AAA Tacoma, he was 7–7 with a 5.