The Mariners non-tendered Chargois on Friday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Chargois was traded by the Marlins to the Mariners in late July. Despite posting a 2.23 ERA and 1.02 WHIP over 36.1 innings between the two teams in 2024, Chargois was designated for assignment by Seattle on Tuesday to make room on the 40-man roster for Austin Shenton. Now in free agency, Chargois should be able to catch on with a team in need of right-handed depth out of the bullpen.
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Mariners' JT Chargois: Designated for assignment
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The Mariners designated Chargois for assignment Tuesday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
With Austin Shenton joining the organization Tuesday via a trade with the Rays, Chargois will end up as the odd man out of the Mariners' 40-man roster. The 33-year-old was extremely effective out of the bullpen in 2024, posting a 2.23 ERA and 1.02 WHIP across 36.1 total innings between Miami and Seattle, so there could be a handful of teams bidding for his services via waivers.
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Mariners' JT Chargois: Charged with blown save Sunday
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Chargois was charged with his second blown save of the season in a loss to the Rangers on Sunday, allowing an earned run on a solo home run and a walk over one inning. He struck out one.
Chargois' outing had a little bit of everything, with the veteran right-hander allowing a game-tying, one-out solo shot to the second batter he faced in the seventh inning, Leody Taveras. Chargois would get out of the frame without any further damage, but he set the early stage for a critical loss for the Mariners. The 33-year-old came into the outing on a nine-appearance run of strong performances, as he'd allowed just one earned run on two hits and three walks over his previous 7.2 innings.
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Mariners' JT Chargois: Picks up third win
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Chargois (3-1) got the win against the Rangers on Friday, striking out the side in a perfect eighth inning.
Chargois retired Jonah Heim, Leody Taveras and Carson Kelly on 14 pitches with the Mariners down two runs in the eighth, and he then reaped the rewards for his dominance when Julio Rodriguez slugged a go-ahead three-run home run in the home half of the frame. Chargois now has three consecutive scoreless relief appearances of at least an inning each, and Friday's outing lowered his ERA back under 3.00 (2.87) for the first time since Aug. 24.
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Mariners' JT Chargois: Takes loss Tuesday
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Chargois (2-1) took the loss and was charged with a blown save against the Rays on Tuesday, allowing two earned runs on two hits over one inning. He struck out one.
Chargois was tasked with preserving a thin 1-0 lead when he entered in the seventh, but he subsequently allowed a two-run home run to Jose Siri after retiring the first two batters he faced during the frame. The right-hander has now surrendered a pair of earned runs in two of his last four appearances, rare hiccups in what has otherwise been a strong season for the veteran reliever. Even when factoring in recent struggles, Chargois is sitting on a combined 2.39 ERA and 1.10 WHIP across 24 appearances with the Marlins and Mariners in 2024.
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Mariners' JT Chargois: Gets second win Thursday
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Chargois (2-0) got the win over the Tigers on Thursday, firing a perfect ninth inning during which he recorded two strikeouts.
The recent trade acquisition extended a stellar start to his Mariners tenure with his fourth straight perfect appearance since arriving from the Marlins. Chargois has enjoyed an excellent season overall, as he's carrying a 1.29 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over 19 appearances. While he has little track record as a late-inning arm, his performance thus far with the Mariners suggests he could earn some high-leverage work.
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Mariners' JT Chargois: Sent to Seattle
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The Mariners acquired Chargois from the Marlins on Tuesday in exchange for right-hander Will Schomberg, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Chargois missed the first two-plus months of the season due to a neck issue, but he's pitched well in middle relief since being activated in mid-June with a 1.62 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB over 16.2 innings. The right-hander will bolster Seattle's bullpen depth and is also under team control for 2025.
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Marlins' JT Chargois: Nabs first win of season
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Chargois (1-0) picked up the win Sunday over the White Sox, giving up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning.
The right-hander was called in with the Marlins down 4-3 in the top of the ninth, and Chargois got rewarded for his efforts when Jake Burger walked it off with a three-run homer in the bottom of the frame. Chargois has been very effective since making his season debut in mid-June, posting a 1.69 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB through 10.2 innings, and he could be working his way into the high-leverage mix for the Marlins.
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Marlins' JT Chargois: Returns from 60-day IL
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The Marlins activated Chargois (neck) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Chargois has been out all season with a neck issue and was pulled off his rehab assignment at one point because of a setback. He's ready to go now, though, after making eight scoreless appearances with Triple-A Jacksonville following the resumption of his rehab assignment. Chargois should eventually be used as a high-leverage reliever by Miami but could be eased into such situations.
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Marlins' JT Chargois: Resuming rehab assignment
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Chargois (neck) resumed his rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Jacksonville and walked one batter over a scoreless inning.
Chargois made three rehab appearances for Jacksonville last month before suffering a setback with his neck injury. He's cleared the necessary hurdles to return to game action and will be eligible for activation from the 60-day injured list next week, though the reliever could require more time before rejoining the Miami bullpen.
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Marlins' JT Chargois: Shifts to 60-day IL
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The Marlins transferred Chargois (neck) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
Chargois began the season on the 15-day IL due to neck spasms that kept him out of action during spring training. He made three rehab appearances with Triple-A Jacksonville, but he suffered a setback and hasn't pitched in the minors since April 26. It's unclear when the Marlins anticipate Chargois will be ready to make his 2024 MLB debut, but as a result of his move to the 60-day IL, he won't be eligible for activation until late May.
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Marlins' JT Chargois: Suffers setback
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Chargois (neck) suffered a setback while on a rehab assignment, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Chargois had made three rehab appearances with Triple-A Jacksonville but evidently is having issues with his neck again. The reliever has been out all season and also missed most of spring training due to neck spasms. It's not clear how long he might now be sidelined.
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Marlins' JT Chargois: Starts up rehab assignment
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Chargois (neck) struck out one over a scoreless inning in his rehab appearance Sunday for Triple-A Jacksonville.
Chargois missed most of spring training due to neck spasms before he opened the season on the 15-day injured list, so he'll likely require at least a few more appearances in the minors before the Marlins are comfortable activating him. Once he's added back to the 26-man active roster, Chargois is expected to work in a setup or middle-innings role out of the Miami bullpen after registering a 3.61 ERA and 1.25 WHIP while collecting one win, one save and four holds over 42.1 innings in 2023.
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Marlins' JT Chargois: Throws live batting practice
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Chargois (neck) threw a one-inning, 20-pitch live batting practice session Monday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
He's slated for a two-inning, 35-pitch live BP session Friday. Seemingly, Chargois should be cleared for a rehab assignment after that. He's been out all season with a neck issue but is making nice progress.
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Marlins' JT Chargois: Begins throwing program
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Chargois (neck) has begun a throwing program, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Chargois is on the injured list with a neck issue that bothered him throughout spring training, but he's finally ready to pick up a baseball again. He figures to need a handful of throwing sessions before being ready for a rehab assignment.
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Marlins' JT Chargois: Lands on injured list
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The Marlins placed Chargois (neck) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.
The right-hander was shut down from throwing in mid-March due to neck spasms, so it's not a shock he's unavailable to begin the season. It's unclear how long Chargois is expected to be sidelined.
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Marlins' JT Chargois: In midst of brief shutdown
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Chargois (neck) will be shut down from throwing for at least a few more days, Christina De Nicola of MLB.comreports.
The right-hander didn't make his spring debut until Tuesday due to neck spasms, but he experienced issues after the appearance and has been shut down from throwing again after visiting a neck specialist. Given his lack of game action this spring, Chargois may require a stint on the injured list to begin the season.
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Marlins' JT Chargois: Still bothered by neck
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Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday that Chargois is scheduled to visit with a neck specialist, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Chargois' spring debut was delayed until Tuesday while he contended with neck spasms early in camp, and he apparently didn't respond as well as hoped during his one-inning appearance out of the bullpen. Once Chargois meets with a specialist, the Marlins should be able to map out a treatment plan for the reliever. If Chargois is shut down from activity for any period of time at this stage of spring training, he could be at risk of missing Opening Day.
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Marlins' JT Chargois: Finally makes spring debut
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Chargois (neck) struck out a batter and gave up one run on two hits over one inning of relief Tuesday in the Marlins' 9-1 loss to the Astros in Grapefruit League play.
Chargois made his spring debut Tuesday after he was slowed by neck spasms in the early part of camp. Though he's still behind the Marlins' other healthy relievers for the moment, Chargois should be ready to go for Opening Day once he gets a couple more Grapefruit League appearances under his belt. The right-hander posted a 3.61 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 42.1 innings out of the Miami bullpen in 2023.
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Marlins' JT Chargois: Dealing with neck spasms
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Chargois has been sidelined for the past week due to neck spasms, but he's scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
The 33-year-old was a solid part of the Marlins' bullpen in 2023, posting a 3.61 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over 42.1 innings in a middle-relief role. Assuming he's healthy by Opening Day, he could see higher-leverage usage this year as one of the top right-handed options behind closer Tanner Scott, though Chargois recorded only four holds in 46 appearances last season.
