Former Canadian National Junior Team member and World Baseball Classic team member Chris Reitsma signed a one-year, US$2.05 million contract with the Seattle Mariners. Reitsma, who is coming off elbow surgery, was 1-2 with an 8.68 ERA in 27 games with the Atlanta Braves last season before succumbing to injury.
Reitsma will assume the Mariners' setup role for closer J.J. Putz.
Langley, B.C. native Aaron Guiel has signed a contract with the Yakult Swallows in
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