The News Tribune · Mar 30, 2017
Reliever Mark Lowe agrees to minor-league deal with Mariners
A familiar face is returning to the Mariners’ organization.
Veteran reliever Mark Lowe agreed to a minor-league deal Thursday with the Mariners, according to club sources. Once he passes a physical examination, Lowe will be assigned to Triple-A Tacoma.
The agreement comes four days after Lowe, 34, was released by Detroit with a guaranteed $5.5 million remaining on a two-year, $11 million contract signed on Dec. 8, 2015. He was 1-3 with a 7.11 ERA last season in 54 games.
Even if the Mariners promote Lowe to the majors, they will be responsible only for a pro-rated portion of the $535,000 major-league minimum salary.