Mariners Reassign 6-Year MLB Veteran Connor Joe to Minor Leagues

The Seattle Mariners made a series of roster moves ahead of their Opening Day game against the Cleveland Guardians.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 2:36am

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The Seattle Mariners announced that they have reassigned veteran outfielder Connor Joe to their minor league camp. Joe, who has played for several MLB teams over the past six seasons, was competing for a roster spot with the Mariners this spring but did not make the cut for the Opening Day roster.

Why it matters

Roster decisions at the end of spring training are always closely watched, as teams finalize their 26-man rosters for the start of the regular season. The Mariners are looking to build on a promising 2025 campaign and Joe's reassignment is an indication that he did not fit into their plans for the upcoming season.

The details

The Mariners announced the move as part of a series of roster decisions made on Sunday. Joe, who is 30 years old, has played in the majors for the San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds over the past six seasons. In 2022, he appeared in 42 games and hit .186 with 4 RBIs and 2 stolen bases.

  • The Mariners announced the roster moves on Sunday, March 23, 2026.
  • The Mariners will play their final spring training game on Wednesday before opening the regular season at home against the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday, March 27, 2026.

The players

Connor Joe

A 30-year-old outfielder who has played in the major leagues for the San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds over the past six seasons.

Seattle Mariners

A Major League Baseball team based in Seattle, Washington that competes in the American League West division.

Cleveland Guardians

A Major League Baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio that competes in the American League Central division.

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What they’re saying

“Connor Joe reassigned to minor league camp”

— Fantasy Pros

What’s next

The Mariners will finalize their 26-man roster ahead of their Opening Day game against the Guardians on Thursday, March 27, 2026.

The takeaway

The Mariners' decision to reassign veteran outfielder Connor Joe to the minor leagues is an indication that he did not make the team's final roster for the start of the 2026 season. This move is part of the Mariners' efforts to finalize their roster and prepare for their season opener against the Guardians.