ROWDY TELLEZ NEWS

Arozarena has go-ahead hit, Tellez adds 5th career slam, Mariners beat Blue Jays 8-4 in 12 innings

Randy Arozarena hit a tiebreaking single in the 12th inning, Rowdy Tellez added his fifth career grand slam and the Seattle Mariners beat the Blue Jays 8-4, stopping Toronto’s thre...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Alan Roden shaken up after collision | 04/19/2025 Alan Roden was shaken up after a collision with Rowdy Tellez in the bottom of the 5th inning, but remained in the game

APRIL 19 • MLB.COM

Thump! Collision at 1B a Rowdy one as Roden bears brunt of it TORONTO -- Alan Roden has run into a few walls in his day. This time, the wall’s name was Rowdy Tellez. In the bottom of the fifth inning on...

APRIL 19 • MLB.COM

Blue Jays' Addison Barger uncorks MLB's hardest outfield assist throw of 2025

Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Addison Barger matched a team record with three outfield assists on Friday, and uncorked the hardest throw on an outfield assist in the majors this...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Drills second homer amid slow start Tellez homered in his lone at-bat in Friday's loss to Toronto, adding a walk.

Impact Tellez drilled a solo homer into right field in the second inning, putting the Mariners on the board and tying the game at 1-1. A strong showing during spring training allowed Tellez to make Seattle's Opening Day roster, but the veteran slugger is off to an icy start at the plate while functioning on the strong side of a platoon at first base with Donovan Solano. Tellez is slashing .135/.195/.324 with two long balls, one double and five RBI through 37 at-bats (14 games), so he can be left on waiver wires in the majority of fantasy leagues.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Bowden Francis pitches six innings as Blue Jays win third straight, beat Mariners 3-1

Bowden Francis pitched six innings to win for the first time in three starts, George Springer had two hits and scored twice and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Raleigh and Miller lead the Mariners past the Reds 5-3

Cal Raleigh hit two more homers and Bryce Miller pitched five sharp innings, helping the Seattle Mariners beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Cal Raleigh's 8th-inning blast leads Mariners past Rangers Cal Raleigh hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Texas Rangers 5-3 on Friday.J...

APRIL 12 • SACBEE.COM

Raleigh hits go-ahead home run to lift Mariners to 5-3 win over Rangers

Cal Raleigh hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 5-3

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Idle against left-hander Tellez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against San Francisco.

Impact The lefty-hitting Tellez will retreat to the bench Saturday as the Mariners prepare to face the lefty-throwing Robbie Ray. Donovan Solano will draw a start at first base as a result and bat sixth.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Tellez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact The Tigers are sending southpaw Tarik Skubal to the hill, so Tellez and fellow left-handed hitter Luke Raley will hit the bench as the Mariners add a couple of extra right-handed bats to the lineup. Donovan Solano will step in for Tellez at first base.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Casey Mize stars as the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1

Casey Mize combined with three relievers on a one-hitter, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Sitting against lefty Tellez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact The left-handed hitting Tellez will hit the bench for the second time in three days while the Athletics send another southpaw (JP Sears) to the hill. Donovan Solano will check in for Tellez at first base.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Langeliers hits a 2-run homer to lead the Athletics past the Mariners 4-2

Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer, Osvaldo Bido pitched five solid innings and the Athletics defeated the Seattle Mariners 4-2

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

On bench vs. lefty Tellez is not in the Mariners' starting lineup against the Athletics on Friday.

Impact Tellez will retreat to the dugout for the start of Friday's game as the Athletics send left-hander Jeffrey Springs to the mound. Donovan Solano will start at first base and bat in the seventh spot of the Mariners' batting order.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Polanco and Arozarena hit 8th-inning HRs to lift Mariners over Athletics 4-2

Jorge Polanco and Randy Arozarena hit eighth-inning home runs and the Seattle Mariners rallied to beat the Athletics 4-2

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Starting at first base in opener Tellez will start at first base and bat seventh in Thursday's opener against the Athletics, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tellez had appeared in line to handled designated hitter duties, but he will play first base instead while Luke Raley occupies the DH spot. The 30-year-old is looking for a bounce-back 2025 season after he slashed only .243/.299/.392 in 131 games last year for the Pirates.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Added to Seattle roster The Mariners selected Tellez's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Mitch Haniger's release signified that this move was coming and now it's official. Tellez won a job by collecting an .894 OPS with three home runs this spring, and he could see fairly regular playing time against right-handed pitching between designated hitter and first base.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Pushing for roster spot this spring Tellez has made a strong case for an Opening Day roster spot this spring, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tellez, who is currently a non-roster invitee, is leaving the Mariners with a tough roster decision to make ahead of Opening Day. Through 37 Cactus League at-bats, the veteran slugger is batting .297 with three home runs, two doubles and four RBI. If Tellez makes the cut, he's expected to mix in at first base with fellow left-handed hitter Luke Raley and at designated hitter with Mitch Garver as well as Mitch Haniger (shoulder).

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies Recap: Ryan Feltner strikes out five in 8-1 loss to Marlins Scott Alexander threw one scoreless inning, allowing one hit and striking out Rowdy Tellez

MARCH 10 • DENVERPOST.COM

For Tellez, Seattle is the 'perfect' spot PEORIA, Ariz. -- Rowdy Tellez identified the Seattle Mariners as the ideal landing spot this winter. When the Mariners reciprocated, he jump...

MARCH 7 • MLB.COM

Joins Seattle Tellez signed a minor-league deal with the Mariners on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Tellez had a disappointing 2024 season with the Pirates when he posted only a .691 OPS across 421 plate appearances -- his second consecutive campaign with an OPS under .700. His fit on Seattle's roster is unclear given that both he and Luke Raley bat from the left side, though Tellez could also get some at-bats at designated hitter if he manages to crack the roster.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

After being traded twice in a day, new Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is eager to settle in

New Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is eager to get to work

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Becomes free agent The Pirates released Tellez on Wednesday.

Impact Tellez is now a free agent after previously being jettisoned from the Pirates' 40-man roster. The 29-year-old has hit just .231/.295/.385 over the last two seasons and is a poor defender at first base, so he could be facing a limited market this winter.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ortiz pitches seven strong innings as Pirates cool off NL Central champion Brewers 2-1

Liover Peguero slashed a two-run double, Luis Ortiz pitched seven strong innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press