Mariners release Rob Refsnyder and Mitch Garver after Ward trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 7:34 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Seattle Mariners have made significant roster changes ahead of their game against the Detroit Tigers. After acquiring outfielder Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles, they released players Rob Refsnyder and Mitch Garver. Refsnyder posted a disappointing.495 OPS this season, while Garver's performance included a.596 OPS and a high strikeout rate. The team hopes Ward's on-base percentage of.383 will boost their offense as they continue the regular season.
- •Seattle traded Luis Castillo to the Chicago White Sox.
- •Taylor Ward joins the Mariners as they face the Detroit Tigers.
- •Refsnyder hit.140/.211/.254 this season.
- •Garver finished with a.175 batting average and a 32.9% strikeout rate.
- •Jhonny Pereda is recalled from Tacoma to fill a roster spot.
- 7:34 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners reveal major Rob Refsnyder, Mitch Garver news after Taylor Ward trade
"Seattle is making a significant change to its roster.
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