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He has the ability to refuse the assignment if he so chooses. The 34-year-old will be a depth corner player somewhere over the last month of the season, but where that is remains an open question.

Joe got 45 plate appearances for the Mariners in the first half of the season, hitting .179 with one homer. He’s batted .264/.365/.420 in 73 games for Triple-A Tacoma. He’ll likely clear waivers and then can decide whether or not to become a free agent.

Joe was recalled from Triple-A after Randy Arozarena was placed on the 10-day injured list with his hamstring strain, and he’ll head back to Tacoma now that Arozarena is eligible to come off the IL. Joe will likely get another shot at some point this summer in a role that offers less than zero fantasy upside.

Curtis Washington Jr. was with the team for one day just because his High-A club was closest to the Mariners geographically. Joe will now be up for another week or so while Randy Arozarena (hamstring) is on the IL. Joe is hitting just .182/.308/.333 in 39 plate appearances this season.

Joe had been filling the weak-side platoon role Victor Robles occupied to open the year. Robles (pec) had been sidelined since early April and was activated from the IL as a corresponding move.

With Victor Robles (pec) landing on the injured list, Joe will come up to play against left-handed pitchers when Dominic Canzone sits. The 33-year-old slashed just .186/.263/.243 in 80 MLB plate appearances last season.

Pereda will provide some depth behind the plate in Tacoma. Joe performed admirably this spring, and if he doesn’t report to Triple-A, there could be interest in his bat on the open market.

Joe, 33, struggled mightily in his major league action on 2025, slashing .186/.263/.243 with zero homers, four RBI and a 20/7 K/BB ratio over 80 plate appearances between the Padres and Reds. He likely faces an uphill battle at securing a bench spot on a crowded Mariners’ roster.