The Seattle Mariners brought in veteran infielder on a one-year, \$3.5 million contract in January, but less than eight months later, the partnership ended. After failing to regain his previous form, the 37-year-old was released on Monday as part of a significant roster shake-up, sending him back to free agency at the start of the final month of the 2025 season.
Mariners Make 5-Player Roster Move
Seattle called up catcher Harry Ford and right-hander Luke Jackson from Triple-A Tacoma, while also bringing back infielder Leo Rivas. In corresponding moves, right-hander Sauryn Lao was designated for assignment and Donovan Solano was released.
Donovan Solano Released by Mariners
Donovan Solano played in 69 games for the Mariners this season, hitting .252 with a .295 on-base percentage and .344 slugging percentage, along with three home runs and 21 RBIs. His .639 OPS marked his lowest output since 2015, when he logged 55 games with the Marlins.
Primarily used at first base, Solano’s opportunities diminished after the trade deadline, as he appeared in only five games during August, going 4-for-11 at the plate.
Now a free agent, Solano is free to sign with any team for the season’s final month. However, because he wasn’t signed before the Aug. 31 deadline, he’s ineligible for postseason play. He could still use the opportunity to showcase himself for a potential contract next year.
Donovan Solano Career
Donovan Solano’s professional journey began in 2005 when he signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as an international free agent. He later joined the Miami Marlins in 2011, making his MLB debut the following year and remaining with the club through 2015.
After a short stint with the New York Yankees in 2016, Solano didn’t return to the majors until 2019 with the San Francisco Giants, where he revived his career. He posted an OPS over .800 in both 2019 and 2020, capturing a Silver Slugger during the shortened 2020 season, and finished his Giants tenure with a .748 OPS in 2021.
He followed with productive seasons for the Cincinnati Reds in 2022, Minnesota Twins in 2023, and San Diego Padres in 2024, recording a .760 OPS in each of those years.
Over his 12 MLB seasons, Solano has compiled a .278/.333/.379 slash line with 43 home runs, 300 RBIs, and a .712 OPS—marking a steady, respectable career as he seeks his next team.
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