Wittgren signed a contract with the Mariners on Sunday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: It's presumably a minor-league deal for the veteran right-hander, who was recently demoted by the Royals after he posted a 4.97 ERA in 27 appearances this season. Wittgren had four saves, 22 holds and a 2.99 ERA for Cleveland between the 2019 and 2020 campaigns, but he's scuffled to a 5.24 ERA over the past three years.
Nick Wittgren Becomes free agent
Wittgren elected to become a free agent Wednesday.
Analysis: Wittgren was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday, but was able to elect free agency due to the fact he had no more minor-league options left. The 32-year-old righty holds a 4.97 ERA and 1.41 WHIP through 29 innings this season and will now look to contribute elsewhere as bullpen depth.
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