Getty
CINCINNATI, OHIO – MAY 13: Connor Joe #17 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates his double in the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Great American Ball Park on May 13, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
On Sunday night, the Seattle Mariners are playing the Chicago White Sox in spring training.
They will have just one more exhibition game before their Opening Day showdown against the Cleveland Guardians (on Thursday at home).
Mariners Announce Roster Decision With 6-Year Player
GettyTORONTO, ONTARIO – OCTOBER 19: Manager Dan Wilson #6 of the Seattle Mariners is interviewed before game six of the American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on October 19, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the Mariners announced a series of roster moves.
One of those decisions involved Connor Joe.
Fantasy Pros wrote: “Connor Joe reassigned to minor league camp”
GettyPEORIA, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 19: Connor Joe #9 of the Seattle Mariners poses for a portrait at Peoria Sports Complex on February 19, 2026 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Joe is coming off a season where he appeared in 42 games for the San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds.
He batted .186 with four RBI’s, two runs and two stolen bases.
GettySAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 16: Connor Joe #24 of the San Diego Padres at bat during a game against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park on April 16, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Joe’s MLB Career
GettySAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 16: Connor Joe #24 of the San Diego Padres looks on after striking out during the third inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park on April 16, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Joe was the 39th pick in the 2014 MLB Draft.
He has also had stints with the San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates.
During the 2023 season (with the Pirates), Joe batted .247 with 11 home runs, 42 RBI’s, 63 runs and three stolen bases.
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – JULY 30: Connor Joe #2 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a one run single in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on July 30, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
MLB Social Media Reacts To News
GettyDENVER, CO – AUGUST 24: Connor Joe #9 of the Colorado Rockies watches his RBI single in the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers at Coors Field on August 24, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Here’s what people were saying about the decision:
@OriginalPokeLo: “Damn. Connor Joe was doing pretty good”
@anonymo69109524: “Unfortunately no spot for him right now. If he made the team he probably platoons with Naylor at 1st at most. The outfield and DH is full”
@SlayTruthDaily: “Connor Joe lowkey killed it.”
@Dennisthatsit: “okay I know that 1.000 OPS connor joe probably doesn’t translate to MLB but dang it I’m still hoping to see him play in the regular season later on”
Seattle Last Season
GettySEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 10: Dan Wilson manager of the Seattle Mariners watches batting practice prior to game five of the American League Division against the Detroit Tigers Series at T-Mobile Park on October 10, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
The Mariners are coming off a strong year where they won the American League West.
They lost to the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALCS.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
More Heavy on Mariners
Loading more stories