The Mariners designated reliever Ryan Loutos for assignment due to the Colt Emerson extension. Loutos, who has not pitched in a regular season game for Seattle, was claimed off waivers from Washington. He made four Spring Training appearances, allowing seven runs in three innings. Loutos has a history of pitching for three MLB teams with a total of 15 appearances. He has an ERA just under 5.00 and a strikeout rate of 24% over four Triple-A seasons. The Mariners have five days to trade him or place him on waivers.
"Ryan Loutos, a 27-year-old righty, has not pitched in a regular season game with Seattle after being claimed off waivers from Washington. He made four Spring Training appearances, allowing seven runs through three innings, and has a total of 15 career appearances across three MLB teams."
"Loutos has struggled against MLB hitters, giving up 21 runs with more walks than strikeouts in 14 1/3 innings. His ERA is just under 5.00, and he has a strikeout rate of 24% over parts of four Triple-A campaigns."
"The Mariners have five days to either trade Loutos or place him on waivers. He has a minor league option remaining and could be sent to Triple-A if another team is willing to carry him on the 40-man roster."
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