Trent Thornton and the Mariners avoided arbitration, agreeing to a one-year, $2 million deal.

Fantasy Impact

Thornton posted a 3.61 ERA across 72 1/3 innings last season. He'll continue to hold a middle relief role in the Mariners bullpen.

Trent Thornton tossed a perfect inning to notch his second save of the season in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

Thornton's efficient 12-pitch outing contributed to his already impressive season stats, maintaining his low ERA and WHIP. With a 3.22 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and now two saves, Thornton is slowly carving out a more significant role in high-leverage situations. His ability to limit base runners and his solid strikeout-to-walk ratio make him a potentially valuable asset in deeper fantasy leagues, especially if he continues to secure more save opportunities.

Trent Thornton signed a one-year deal worth $1.2 million with the Mariners to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Thornton should remain in his middle innings role out of the bullpen for Seattle.

Trent Thornton has been traded to the Seattle Mariners for Triple-A infielder Mason McCoy.

Fantasy Impact

Thornton was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays last week, but will now head to the Mariners to join their bullpen. He had a 1.69 ERA and 8.44 K/9 in 5.1 innings with the Blue Jays this season.

Trent Thornton pitched 2/3 of an inning, allowing two earned runs during Toronto's win over Boston on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Thorton came into the game in the top of the seventh inning to protect a two-run lead but allowed a two-run homer to Rob Refsnyder to tie the game. He has been a solid but unspectacular multi-inning reliever for the Blue Jays this season with an 0-2 record with a 3.94 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over 22 appearances. He doesn't need to be rostered in any leagues at this point.