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Mariners released RHP Neftali Feliz.
Feliz was attempting to make a comeback with Seattle, but the 36-year-old didn’t pitch well enough in the Grapefruit League to make that a reality. It’s possible his career could be over, but he’s now free to sign with another club.
Neftali Feliz, trying to make the Mariners as a non-roster player, allowed a run in an inning of relief Wednesday against the A’s.
Feliz, who saved 40 games and won AL Rookie of the Year honors for the Rangers in 2010, last pitched in the majors with the Dodgers in 2021. He was only throwing 91-92 mph today, so that doesn’t bode well for a comeback at age 36.
Former AL Rookie of the year Neftali Feliz is signing a minor league deal with the Mariners.
Feliz, who recorded 107 major league saves from 2009-17, has spent the past three years pitching in Mexico and also toiling for Estrellas in the Dominican Winter League. The 36-year-old has a 3.55 ERA in 393 1/3 career innings as a major leaguer.
Neftalí Feliz has elected free agency.
Feliz has refused a minor-league assignment and will test the free agent waters this offseason. The 33-year-old former closer completed a remarkable comeback in mid-June with the Dodgers, making his first big-league appearance since 2017. He spent the majority of the 2021 campaign at Triple-A Oklahoma City, but got some run, allowing four runs on five hits with a 3/1 K/BB ratio across four innings at the major-league level. He should be able to land a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training this offseason.
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