On Thursday night, reports circulated that the Seattle Mariners had signed free agent slugger Rowdy Tellez to a minor-league contract. On Friday, Tellez was in

The Mariners signed first baseman Rowdy Tellez on Friday. The former Pirates platoon slugger will compete for a roster spot at spring training.

The newest member to the Mariners’ Spring Training clubhouse is also probably the largest. Veteran slugger Rowdy Tellez \-\- all of 6-foot-4 and 270 pounds -- arrived on Friday morning after passing h

The Seattle Mariners have signed first baseman Rowdy Tellez to a minor-league deal that includes an invite to spring training. The Mariners are looking to add a little power at the left side of the plate.

The Seattle Mariners will sign free agent first baseman Rowdy Tellez to a minor league deal, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported Thursday evening.

The Seattle Mariners agreed to a minor-league deal with first baseman Rowdy Tellez, reports the New York Post's Jon Heyman.The 29-year-old slugger hit .243/.299/.392 with 13 home runs and 56 RBIs in 131 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates last season.

Tellez could simply be a fill-in until Solano arrives to Peoria, Ariz. But there's a chance he could also be trotted out as designated hitter. Tellez's calling card is his power.