Mariners consider designating Rob Refsnyder for assignment amid struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 2:42 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Rob Refsnyder, signed by the Seattle Mariners to bolster their lineup against left-handed pitching, has failed to deliver. His performance has plunged, going 9-for-66 against lefties with 23 strikeouts and a.483 OPS. Analysts suggest he could be designated for assignment soon, potentially leading to his free agency. The Mariners are surprised by Refsnyder's decline, as he had been a strong performer in previous years. The team might need to seek other options to fill his role as he struggles to produce as expected.
- •Rob Refsnyder signed by Mariners to hit against left-handers.
- •Currently 9-for-66 with 23 strikeouts this season.
- •Performance decline unexpected given past success.
- •Designating Refsnyder could lead to free agency.
- •Mariners may need to find a better matchup against lefties.
- 2:42 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners' Rob Refsnyder nightmare may soon be over
"Refsnyder was supposed to fill a very obvious role in Seattle.
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