Mariners sign outfielder Endy Chavez to minors deal

By Drew SilvaMar 24, 2013, 12:49 PM EDT
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Jon Heyman of CBS Sports confirms that the Mariners have signed outfielder Endy Chavez.

Chavez was released by the Royals on Friday after hitting just .188 with zero extra-base hits in 33 spring plate appearances. The 35-year-old is likely to open the 2013 season at Triple-A Tacoma, where he will act as organizational outfield depth for Seattle.

Chavez batted .273/.328/.342 with two home runs and 13 RBI in 54 games with the Mariners in 2009.

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UPDATE, 12:49 PM ET: Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times confirms that it’s a minor league contract.

Blue Jays could move Jaime Garcia to bullpen

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By Bill BaerJun 21, 2018, 8:49 PM EDT
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Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi reports that the Blue Jays are considering moving starter Jaime Garcia to the bullpen. If they go that route, Sam Gaviglio would start in Garcia’s place on Sunday against the Angels.

Garcia, 31, has struggled to a 6.16 ERA with a 56/31 K/BB ratio in 61 1/3 innings over 13 starts this season. Gaviglio, meanwhile, has a 3.75 ERA with 35 striekouts and 11 walks in 36 innings across six starts and two relief appearances for the Jays this year.

Garcia inked a one-year, $10 million contract with the Jays in February. The deal includes a club option for the 2019 season worth $10 million with a $2 million buyout.