Report: Mariners acquire Rangers' Montero

The Seattle Mariners have acquired reliever Rafael Montero from the Texas Rangers, according to a report by Jeff Passan of ESPN. Montero appeared in 17 games last season for the Rangers and posted an 0-1 record with eight saves and a 4.08 ERA.

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The Seattle Mariners have acquired reliever Rafael Montero from the Texas Rangers, according to a report by Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Another trade for the Rangers, who have been very busy: Right-handed reliever Rafael Montero is headed to the Seattle Mariners, sources tell ESPN.

Seattle is trying to rebuild a bullpen that was worst in the AL. They've hit free agent RP up, too. One possibility: Blake Treinen.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 15, 2020

Montero appeared in 17 games last season for the Rangers and posted an 0-1 record with eight saves and a 4.08 ERA.

He spent two years with the Rangers, after beginning his career with a four seasons as a member of the New York Mets.

The 30-year-old missed the entire 2018 season due to Tommy John surgery.

Montero was signed as as amateur free agent by the Mets in 2011.

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Report: Mariners acquire Rangers' Montero

The Seattle Mariners have acquired reliever Rafael Montero from the Texas Rangers, according to a report by Jeff Passan of ESPN. Montero appeared in 17 games last season for the Rangers and posted an 0-1 record with eight saves and a 4.08 ERA.