Seattle Mariners Sign Rowdy Tellez to Minor League Deal

Signing comes a day before Mariners' first spring training game of 2025 season

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A day before the Seattle Mariners kicked off spring training with their first game of 2025 against the San Diego Padres, the team added some depth to their roster by signing first baseman Rowdy Tellez to a minor league contract.

Why it matters

Tellez, a former All-Star, will provide the Mariners with additional options and experience at first base as they look to build on their success from the previous season and make a push for the playoffs.

The details

The 30-year-old Tellez spent the 2024 season with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he hit .256 with 18 home runs and 59 RBIs. He will report to the Mariners' minor league camp and look to earn a spot on the major league roster during spring training.

  • The Mariners signed Tellez to a minor league deal on February 19, 2025.
  • The Mariners' first spring training game of the 2025 season was on February 20, 2025.

The players

Rowdy Tellez

A 30-year-old first baseman who spent the 2024 season with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Seattle Mariners

A Major League Baseball team based in Seattle, Washington.

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What’s next

Tellez will report to the Mariners' minor league camp and look to earn a spot on the major league roster during spring training.

The takeaway

The Mariners' signing of Tellez to a minor league deal adds depth and experience to their first base position as they aim to build on their previous season's success and make a push for the playoffs.