Seattle Mariners Add Former A’s Right-Hander
The Seattle Mariners have added another former Oakland Athletics pitcher to their roster. On Sunday, they reportedly signed right-handed reliever Trevor Gott to a minor-league contract, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Gott missed the entire 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Last season was his only year with the A’s, and although he didn’t pitch for the team due to his injury, he remained a regular presence in the clubhouse during his rehabilitation.
The 32-year-old veteran has eight years of big-league experience, posting a career ERA of 4.65. Over the past two seasons, he combined for a 4.17 ERA in 109 games and 103.2 innings. In 2023, he spent part of the year with the Mariners, throwing 29 innings with a 4.03 ERA (2.98 FIP).
His strikeout rate remained steady at 23.7% in 2022 and 23.8% in 2023, while his walk rate increased slightly from 6.5% to 7.3%.
Seattle has a strong pitching reputation and currently boasts an impressive array of arms. With the addition of Gott, the Mariners now have three former A’s right-handed pitchers.
Along with Gott, Seattle acquired Will Klein earlier this offseason in a trade with the A’s after Klein was DFA’d to make room for Josê Leclerc. Klein, 25, came to the Mariners in exchange for Lucas Erceg, who the A’s sent to the Kansas City Royals last trade deadline. Klein had a short stint in Oakland, pitching 1.2 innings across three games with a 27.00 ERA (9.17 FIP). Though his high walk rate has hindered his consistency, Seattle could help unlock his potential. Klein is currently on the Mariners’ 40-man roster.
Another former A’s pitcher in Seattle is Shintaro Fujinami, who is on a minor-league contract and a non-roster invitee to spring training. Fujinami was signed by Oakland out of Japan ahead of the 2023 season, where he initially struggled as a starter, leading to a move to the bullpen. His ERA dropped significantly from 14.26 as a starter to 5.14 as a reliever. The A’s traded him to the Baltimore Orioles midseason, where he continued in relief. Last offseason, Fujinami signed with the New York Mets but did not return to the majors.
While Klein may have the highest upside for the Mariners in the long run, Gott, with his experience, is likely the most poised to make an impact in 2025.
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