Triple-A Tacoma manager John Russell called Brandyn Garcia into his office and said the exact words no Rainiers pitcher wants to hear: Double-A Arkansas needed fresh arms. Pause for dramatic effect. "Then he said,

Just days after making his MLB Debut, left-handed pitcher Brandyn Garcia has been traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Josh Naylor. Garcia, who go

Jerry DiPoto signaled that the Mariners intended to be buyers this summer, with a 1.5-game lead in the race for a Wild Card spot and one of the best and deepest rotations in baseball. The only thing that was missing was a little more offense — particularly at first and third base, where Donovan Solano and Ben Williamson weren't going to be enough.

The Seattle Mariners announced that they have selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Brandyn Garcia from their AAA affiliate, the Tacoma Rainiers, on Monday, July 21, making him the first alumnus of the Westfield Starfires to reach Major League Baseball.

Left-handed pitcher Brandyn Garcia has become the first Westfield Starfires alum to reach Major League Baseball.

Headed to Arizona

The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled first baseman Tristin English from Triple-A Reno and optioned left-hander Brandyn Garcia to Triple-A.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mariners as Brandyn Garcia Ready to be 'Whatever Team Needs' After Major League Call-up. SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners made a move to reinforce the bullpen ahead of Game 1 of a series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday.