The Seattle Mariners made notable changes to their 40-man roster recently, resulting in several players designated for assignment. Among those affected was catcher Nick Raposo, who was sent to the Tacoma Rainiers after the team acquired utility player Miles Mastrobuoni from the Chicago Cubs. Raposo, who previously played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays, experienced a challenging stint in Triple-A last season, hitting just .206.

With the Mariners' acquisition of Blake Hunt from the Baltimore Orioles, Raposo's potential role as an emergency catcher diminished. He will now compete with three other catchers at the Triple-A level, marking a significant shift in Seattle's depth behind the plate as they prepare for the upcoming season.