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Jhonny Pereda joins the Seattle Mariners

This Tuesday, Venezuelan catcher Jhonny Pereda was announced as a new player on the Mariners roster in exchange for cash from the Minnesota Twins.

Jhonny Pereda joins the Seattle Mariners

TL;DR

  • Jhonny Pereda, a Venezuelan catcher, was acquired by the Mariners from the Minnesota Twins.
  • The transaction was made in exchange for cash.
  • Pereda was designated for assignment by the Twins after Victor Caratini joined the team.
  • In his previous MLB season, Pereda had 17 hits, 4 RBIs, and 4 runs scored with a .246 average.
  • This marks Pereda's eighth MLB team, having previously played for the Cubs, Red Sox, Giants, Reds, Marlins, Athletics, and Twins.
  • He is expected to provide depth and security at the catcher position for the Mariners.
  • His experience in minor and major leagues makes him a candidate to support pitching rotations.