Curtis Washington Jr. joins Seattle Mariners for brief MLB stint
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 1:03 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Curtis Washington Jr., an outfielder with the Everett AquaSox, was selected by the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, due to an injury to Randy Arozarena. Although Washington did not play in the Mariners' 3-1 victory against the Baltimore Orioles, he earned over $4,000 for his time on the major league roster. Washington, drafted in the 19th round in 2022, has played five seasons in Seattle's organization, but only two games above High-A prior to this move. Following the game, he was optioned back to High-A. Mariners manager Dan Wilson praised Washington's positive demeanor and perspective.
- •Washington is from the Everett AquaSox minor league team.
- •He was called up due to Randy Arozarena's hamstring injury.
- •Washington made a positive impression during his brief stay.
- •He received a financial boost from being on the major league roster.
- •After the game, he was optioned back to High-A Everett.
- 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — Curtis Washington Jr. Made Good Impression in Brief Stint With Seattle Mariners
"The Everett AquaSox outfielder brought some perspective to the Mariners and earned a nice payday in the process
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