Mariners Claim Austin Kitchen Off Waivers

Kitchen optioned to Triple-A Tacoma after being picked up from Marlins

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Seattle Mariners have claimed MLB player Austin Kitchen off waivers from the Miami Marlins and have optioned him to their Triple-A affiliate in Tacoma, Washington.

Why it matters

Kitchen is a young prospect who has spent time in the major leagues, and this move gives the Mariners additional depth in their minor league system as they look to build for the future.

The details

The Mariners claimed Kitchen, a 25-year-old outfielder, off waivers from the Marlins on Monday. He has been optioned to the team's Triple-A affiliate in Tacoma, where he will look to continue developing his skills and work towards earning a spot on the Mariners' major league roster.

  • The Mariners claimed Kitchen off waivers from the Marlins on Monday, February 26, 2026.

The players

Austin Kitchen

A 25-year-old outfielder who has spent time in the major leagues with the Miami Marlins.

Seattle Mariners

The Major League Baseball team based in Seattle, Washington that has claimed Austin Kitchen off waivers from the Miami Marlins.

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What’s next

Kitchen will report to the Mariners' Triple-A affiliate in Tacoma, where he will look to continue developing his skills and potentially earn a call-up to the major league roster in the future.

The takeaway

This move gives the Mariners additional depth in their minor league system as they look to build for the future, with Kitchen providing a young, talented prospect who will have the opportunity to prove himself at the Triple-A level.