Mariners Claim Canaan Smith-Njigba Off Waivers
Posted: Thu Feb 8, 2024 1:10 pm
The Seattle Mariners have claimed outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Canaan is the brother of Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
In 105 games at Triple-A Indianapolis, the outfielder hit .280 with 28 doubles, 15 home runs and 74 RBIs.
Smith-Njigba was originally a fourth-round pick in the 2017 amateur draft by the New York Yankees.
Via Associated Press