Mariners Take Risk on Struggling Pitcher | Seattle Mariners News

Seattle Mariners News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

The Mariners just snagged pitcher Nolan Kingham off waivers from the Rangers, sending him to Triple-A Tacoma despite a rough recent stint in Round Rock—where he posted a 5-1 record with an ERA over 7.00 and a WHIP near 2.00. Their own players saw his struggles firsthand back in June when he allowed four runs (including two homers) in four innings against their squad. Yet Seattle’s intrigued by his elite fastball (95 mph) and sinker, plus his slider and changeup. With pitching depth thin, they’re viewing him as a project—not a solution—but one that could pay off if they can help him refine his…