{
  "id": 1356665,
  "title": "Mariners Claim Pitcher Off Waivers From Tigers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/mariners-claim-pitcher-off-waivers-from-tigers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T21:34:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/mariners-claim-pitcher-off-waivers-from-tigers-12328658"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Seattle Mariners have bolstered their pitching staff by claiming pitcher Troy Watson from the Detroit Tigers via waivers. Subsequently, Watson has been assigned to Triple-A Tacoma. This move comes shortly after Watson was designated for assignment by the Tigers. Watson now aims to make a strong impression for the Mariners in Triple-A, with hopes of securing a call-up before the season concludes. Throughout the 2023 minor-league season, Watson has appeared in 21 games, amassing a 4-3 record, a 2.89 ERA, and 46 strikeouts. The majority of these appearances have been in Triple-A, where he maintains a 3.27 ERA over 17 outings. Unfortunately, Watson has yet to step onto the major league mound, but his inclusion on the Mariners' roster presents a promising opportunity. Hailing from Gunter, Texas, Watson has spent eight seasons at the minor league level, posting a 27-27 record, a 3.86 ERA, and 389 strikeouts in 182 career appearances. Watson was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 15th round of the 2018 MLB Draft, selected 446th overall.",
  "summary": "The Seattle Mariners have added to their depth, as they have claimed pitcher Troy Watson off waivers from the Detroit Tigers.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}