Mariners signed RHP Matt Bowman to a minor-league contract.
Jon Heyman reports that the 33-year-old gets $1 million if he reaches the majors, and there are multiple opt-outs available. Bowman was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks, but instead of reporting back to Triple-A Reno after being unclaimed, he used his rights to elect free agency. He’ll report to Triple-A Tacoma instead to provide some relief depth in the Seattle organization. The Mariners will need to add him to the 40-man roster if he was to be promoted to the majors.