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The Mariners reassigned Moran to minor-league camp Sunday. Unless the 30-year-old corner infielder and the Mariners agree to mutually part ways so he can pursue opportunities in another organization, Moran is expected to report to Triple-A Tacoma to begin the 2023 campaign. Moran spent the 2022 season in Cincinnati, slashing .211/.305/.376 in 128 plate appearances at the big-league level.
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Moran signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Tuesday which includes an invitation to spring training, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports. Moran, 30, bottomed out in 2022 with the Reds, managing just a .681 OPS with five home runs over 42 contests. He'll compete for a reserve role in Seattle.
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Moran was released by the Reds on Thursday. Moran lost his spot on Cincinnati's 40-man roster Tuesday and will part ways with the organization after going unclaimed on waivers. The 29-year-old appeared in 42 games with the Reds this year and hit .211 with five home runs, 23 RBI and 11 runs.
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Moran was designated for assignment Tuesday. He was hitting .208/.345/.375 with one home run and eight strikeouts over his last 24 at-bats. The move clears a spot for Albert Almora on the active roster.
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Moran isn't starting Saturday against the Rockies. Right-hander German Marquez is starting for Colorado on Saturday, but the lefty-hitting Moran will retreat to the bench for a fourth consecutive game. Spencer Steer is starting at first base and batting seventh.