Mariners designate Sergio Romo for assignment

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Sergio Romo was DFA'd. Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Mariners designate former All-Star Sergio Romo for assignment, activate Ken Giles

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 6/20/22

The Seattle Mariners have been busy lately, first extending All-Star outfielder Jesse Winker on a two-year deal Thursday to avoid arbitration and then calling up four-time All-Star outfielder Justin Upton from Triple-A on Friday. The moves haven't led to victories yet, as the M's are currently riding a three-game losing streak and have fallen to 29-39.

On Monday, Seattle made a couple of notable transactions to address its bullpen.

Mariners roster moves today:
Ken Giles, RHP, reinstated from 60-day IL
Kevin Padlo, INF, recalled from Triple-A Tacoma.
Roenis Elías, LHP, designated for assignment.
Sergio Romo, RHP, designated for assignment.
— Corey Brock (@CoreyBrockMLB) June 20, 2022

A 15th year-pro in his first season with the Mariners — his seventh team — Romo has posted a 0-0 record with an 8.16 ERA and 1.53 WHIP 14 1/3 innings pitched in 2022. The 39-year-old is probably best known for his days with the San Franciso Giants from 2008 to 2016, during which he won three World Series titles, earned an All-Star nod in 2013 and recorded 84 of his 137 career saves.

If Giles makes it back onto the mound for Seattle, it'll be a long time coming for the former Houston Astros star closer.

News: Ken Giles activated by #Mariners. He is poised to make his first @MLB appearance since Sep 15, 2020. @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) June 20, 2022

Giles missed all of the 2021 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery and began the 2022 campaign on the injured list with a right middle finger sprain that he suffered in spring training. He has 115 career saves, including a career-high 34 with Houston in 2017.

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