The Seattle Mariners acquired right-handed relief pitcher Nick Vincent from the San Diego Padres on Wednesday in exchange for a player to be named later.
Vincent, 29, appeared in 26 games in four separate stints with the Padres last season, posting a 0-1 record with a 2.35 ERA in 23 innings. In the month of September, he pitched in 13 games and did not allow a run over 9 1/3 innings.
Vincent made 40 relief appearances with Triple-A El Paso in 2015 and was 5-3 with one save and a 3.04 ERA in 50 1/3 innings.
In four major league seasons with San Diego (2012-15), Vincent has a combined 9-6 record, one save and a 2.63 ERA with 161 strikeouts over 150 2/3 innings in 161 relief appearances.
Vincent has made nine appearances this spring training with San Diego, recording one save and allowing five earned runs in 8 1/3 innings for a 5.40 ERA.
Vincent was originally selected by San Diego in the 18th round of the 2008 draft out of Long Beach State University.
The Mariners also optioned right-hander Mayckol Guaipe to Triple-A Tacoma. He had a 2.31 ERA in eight appearances this spring.
