Ken Giles, Toronto Blue Jays. He finds himself explaining the backstory to just about every new person he encounters in baseball, from teammates to coaches, media and fans, because, well, it’s hard not to ask. (Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports) The right-hander will be available in 2022 after he recovers from Tommy John surgery. The Seattle Mariners reportedly added a proven closer to their bullpen Thursday when they signed Ken Giles . The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 20-6. The Seattle Mariners reportedly added a proven closer to their bullpen Thursday when they signed Ken Giles.. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and Shannon Drayer reported the news, noting it is a two-year deal. Ken Giles News; RSS Feed ; MLB Trade Rumors. February 19, 2021: Seattle Mariners signed free agent RHP Ken Giles. INJURIES: Twins: Edwar Colina: (right elbow), Brent Rooker: (neck), Josh Donaldson: (hamstring). They almost traded for Giles in 2019, but were wary about the medicals of his elbow (interestingly, Ken Rosenthal reported the health records had been exchanged and squared away). Shannon Drayer of ESPN 710 first reported the news. FEB. 11: The Mariners are in agreement on a two-year contract with free-agent reliever Ken Giles, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Jose Urquidy (0-1, 5.23 ERA) Mariners: Yusei Kikuchi (0-0, 3.75 ERA) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mariners +101, Astros -117; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros enter the matchup as losers of their last five games. MLB Faith And Hope Report: 2021 by: Tim Dierkes — MLB Trade Rumors 2h How many MLB teams actually have a shot at the playoffs this year? The Mariners have agreed to a multi-year deal with veteran reliever Ken Giles, who has pitched for the Phillies, Astros and Blue Jays during his seven-year MLB career, the club confirmed Friday. Team Date Transaction; March 31, 2021: Seattle Mariners placed P Ken Giles on the 60 day disabled list. Giles is … Ken Giles might be most remembered mainstream for punching himself in the face in frustration after blowing a save in 2018 while he was the Astros’ closer. The season series is tied 1-1. The teams meet for the second time this season. Ken Giles #51 of the Toronto Blue Jays in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 15, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
