Mariners claim pitcher away from AL West rival Texas Rangers – Seattle Sports

The Seattle Mariners have a new pitcher on their 40-man roster, and they picked him up from a team they’re fighting in the AL West. Report: D-backs to DFA former Mariners closer Paul Sewald The M’s announced Monday afternoon they have claimed right-hander Nolan Kingham off of waivers from the Texas Rangers. Kingham, 29, will report to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. His addition brings Seattle’s 40-man roster to 37 players. The Rangers (59-59) entered Monday holding the American League’s third wild card spot and sitting in second place in the AL West, 3 1/2 games ahead of the struggling Mariners (56-63). The 6-foot-4 Kingham made his MLB debut on Aug. 3, allowing a run on one hit and two walks while recording a strikeout in a single inning of work in a loss to the San Francisco Giants. The Rangers designated Kingham for assignment on Friday. In 2026, Kingham has appeared in 11 games for the Triple-A Round Rock Express, including 10 starts. He has a 6.99 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in Triple-A, and also started six games for Monterrey in the Mexican League this year. New M’s prospect Boston Smith hits five HRs in first six games A University
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