Mariners select contract of former Cubs 28 home run slugger to replace .158 OPS outfielder
The 34-year-old last played in MLB in 2024.
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The Seattle Mariners made a notable roster move before Tuesday night's matchup against the San Diego Padres . Outfielder Rob Refsnyder, who has no hits with five strikeouts and three walks in 19 trips to the plate in his first season with Seattle, was placed on the paternity list . Taking Refsnyder's place on the roster is 34-year-old infielder Patrick Wisdom, the Mariners announced today.
Wisdom last made a Major League appearance in 2024 with the Chicago Cubs , with whom he hit a career high of 28 home runs in 2021. In 2025, Wisdom hit 35 homers and struck out in 29. 2% of his plate appearances with the Korea Baseball Organization's Kia Tigers.
He had already connected for nine roundtrippers in 15 games at Triple-A Tacoma after signing a minor league deal with the AL West club in January. More : Marlins suggested to sign Max Kepler after Phillies ’ OF was suspended for 80 games Hopefully, Wisdom's power brings a surge of offense to Seattle's lineup, even if it's just for a few days. Their .