The Mariners have outrighted 34-year old righty Denny Stark to AAA. Stark pitched in 9 games (0 starts) for the Mariners this season and he was 0-1 with a 6.55 ERA and a 2.09 WHIP. Stark walked a stunning 10 batters in 11 innings for the Mariners which likely was the biggest reason he was jettisoned to the minors.

The Mariners have released 28-year old lefty reliever Tyler Johnson. Johnson pitched in 4 games rehabbing in AAA-ball this season and he was 0-1 with a 27.00 ERA and a 3.75 WHIP. He allowed 8 hits (2 of which were homers) in 2 2/3 innings in the minors. The Mariners just decided not to wait around to see if Johnson could turn things around.