DeShields inked a minor league pact with the Mariners back in March and didn’t end up making it to Seattle. The 30-year-old speedster appeared in just 12 games for Triple-A Tacoma. He hasn’t appeared in the majors since the 2021 campaign when he got into 25 contests for the Reds.

DeShields batted .220/.367/.264 with one homer and 35 stolen bases last year for Triple-A Gwinnett in the Braves' system. The 30-year-old speedster hasn't appeared in the majors since getting into 25 games for the Reds during the 2021 campaign. He offers some appeal as a pinch-running specialist on a contending roster, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him get the call to Seattle later this year.

DeShields was released by the Marlins last week after failing to make their season-opening roster and has already latched on with the division-rival Braves. The speedy 29-year-old outfielder appeared in 25 games last year with the Reds and holds a respectable .246/.327/.342 triple-slash line with 19 homer and 111 stolen bases across 2,114 plate appearances in the majors since 2015.

DeShields was signed to a minor league contract back in March in hopes of making the major league roster as a fourth-outfielder. The 29-year-old outfielder will now wait for another opportunity after going 1-for-8 in spring action.