The Seattle Mariners acquired right-handed pitcher Mike Baumann and minor league catcher Michael Pérez from the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday in exchange for catcher Blake Hunt.
Baumann, 28, was 1-0 with a 3.44 ERA in 17 relief appearances for the Orioles this season, striking out 16 and walking nine over 18 1/3 innings. He was designated for assignment on Saturday after the Orioles recalled right-hander Grayson Rodriguez off the 15-day injured list.
Baumann has a 13-5 record with a 4.45 ERA in four starts and 90 relief appearances during four seasons with the Orioles. He went 10-1 with a 3.76 ERA in 60 bullpen appearances last season.
Pérez, 31, hit.221 with two home runs and 13 RBIs in 21 games for Triple-A Norfolk this season. He has a.179 batting average, 15 home runs, and 61 RBIs in six seasons with Tampa Bay (2018-20), Pittsburgh (2021-22), and the New York Mets (2022-23).
Hunt, 25, batted.293 with four home runs and 20 RBIs in 23 games for Triple-A Tacoma this season.
