Seattle Mariners sign Simeon Woods Richardson to minor league contract

The Seattle Mariners signed right-handed pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson to a minor league contract on Wednesday. The move follows a period of bullpen strain for the organization, which has dealt with injuries to several key arms throughout the season. Woods Richardson was assigned to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers after clearing waivers and rejecting an outright assignment from the Toronto Blue Jays. Seattle currently trails the American League West division leader by 4.5 games and sits 4.5 games out of the final wild card spot. The team remains focused on shoring up its pitching depth as it enters a seven-game homestand. The Mariners are scheduled to open a four-game series against the Athletics on Thursday at T-Mobile Park.

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