Mariners reveal major Rob Refsnyder, Mitch Garver news after Taylor Ward trade

The Seattle Mariners made a few notable trades before yesterday's deadline, sending right-hander Luis Castillo to the Chicago White Sox and acquiring outfielder Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles. Ward will join the AL West club today in Seattle as it prepares to welcome the Detroit Tigers to T-Mobile Park. Before the game, the Mariners have cut loose two players from the active roster. According to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times, outfielder/DH Rob Refsnyder and catcher Mitch Garver were released by the Mariners. "With Taylor Ward joining the team today, the Mariners have released outfielder Rob Refsnyder per MLB sources," Divish wrote on X. "Seattle has also released catcher Mitch Garver. Jhonny Pereda is being recalled from Tacoma." The writing was on the wall for Refsnyder. He was