SEATTLE (AP) — Left-handed starter James Paxton and catcher Mike Zunino are among five players who have agreed to one-year deals with the Seattle Mariners.Right-handed starter Erasmo Ramirez and relievers David Phelps and Nick Vincent also agreed to deals Friday that will keep them out of arbitration. Seattle has not had a case go to arbitration since 2014.Paxton will get a hefty raise to $4.9 million after developing into the ace of Seattle's pitching staff. Paxton was 12-5 with a 2.98 ERA in 24 starts last season, striking out 156 in 136 innings. His health has been an issue, though. Paxton had two significant stints on the disabled list in 2017 with a forearm strain and a pectoral injury. His pectoral injury in August was a big blow to Seattle's slim playoff hopes. Paxton avoided arbitration a year ago by agreeing to a $2.35 million deal.Zunino was arbitration eligible for the first time and agreed to a $2.975 million contract coming off his best offensive season. Zunino hit .251 with... [More]

RHP David Phelps (right elbow impingement) was shifted from the 10-day disabled list to the 60-day DL on Monday, ending his season. Phelps went 4-5 with a 3.40 ERA in 54 games with the Miami Marlins and the Mariners in 2017. "Before it happened, he was throwing the ball great," Mariners manager Scott Servais said. "We thought he was going to be a key piece for us down the stretch. Unfortunately, that's not going to happen."

RHP David Phelps was placed on the 10-day DL on Friday with a right elbow impingement, the same injury that sent Phelps to the DL earlier in August. In 8 2/3 innings for Seattle since being traded from Miami on July 20, he has allowed three runs. "We'll keep our fingers crossed it's nothing too serious. I don't think it is," Mariners manager Scott Servais said. "I think it's the same issue, maybe a little bone spur back there."

RHP David Phelps was activated from the 10-day disabled list, where he had been since Aug. 8 with right elbow impingement. He entered the game and pitched 2/3 inning and ended up getting the win. Phelps missed 14 games. Since being acquired in a trade that sent four minor-leaguers to the Marlins on July 20, Phelps has appeared in eight outings and held the opposition scoreless in seven. Manager Scott Servais said he would not use Phelps in back-to-back games for the time being.

RHP David Phelps was activated from the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday. Phelps will be in uniform and available for Wednesday night's road game against the Atlanta Braves. Phelps, 30, was placed on the 10-day DL with an impingement in his right elbow on Aug. 8 (retroactive to Aug. 7).

The Seattle Mariners reinstated right-hander David Phelps from the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday.The team also designated outfielder Leonys Martin for assignment. The Mariners have seven days to trade, release or outright the contract of Martin to the minor leagues. Phelps will be in uniform and available for Wednesday night's road game against the Atlanta Braves.Phelps, 30, was placed on the 10-day DL with an impingement in his right elbow on Aug. 8 (retroactive to Aug. 7).Since being acquired by the Mariners from the Miami Marlins in a five-player trade on July 20, Phelps is 1-1 with three holds and a 2.57 ERA over seven innings in seven relief appearances. During that span, he recorded 11 strikeouts and just one walk.Phelps is 3-5 with 21 holds and a 3.33 ERA over 54 innings with 62 strikeouts and 22 walks in 51 combined appearances with the Mariners and Marlins this season.Martin, 29, was hitting .174 with three home runs and eight RBIs in 34 games with Seattle this season. For Triple-A Tacoma, he batted .312 with 11 home runs, 39 RBIs and 24 stolen bases in 84 games.Martin has appeared in parts of seven major league seasons with the Texas Rangers (2011-15) and Mariners (2016-17), posting a career batting average of .248 with 38 home runs, 175 RBIs and 114 steals in 606 career games.

RHP David Phelps (right elbow impingement) felt good after throwing a simulated game Monday in Atlanta and manager Scott Servais said the reliever "could be activated here really soon." Phelps, who went on the 10-day disabled list Aug. 7, is 1-1 with a 2.57 ERA in seven games with the Mariners since being acquired from Miami.

RHP David Phelps, on the disabled list since Aug. 7 with a right elbow impingement, is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday when the team is in Tampa Bay, manager Scott Servais said. If that goes well, Phelps will pitch a simulated game and then could be activated.

RHP David Phelps, on the disabled list since Aug. 8 with a right elbow impingement, played catch Sunday for the third consecutive day. Manager Scott Servais said it's likely Phelps will return during the team's next trip, which begins Friday. "(We're) optimistic, -- and he feels good and wants to get it ramped up as soon as he can," Servais said.

RHP David Phelps, on the disabled list since Aug. 8 with a right elbow impingement, has played catch the past two days. "Thumbs up on that," manager Scott Servais said. "Saw him out there throwing and it looked free and easy ... it's moving in the right direction."

RHP David Phelps (right elbow impingement) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday and is expected to miss two to three weeks, the Mariners announced. Phelps, a reliever, underwent tests and was examined by Mariners Medical Director E. Edward Khalfayan on Monday in Seattle. He left the first game of Seattle's double-header against Kansas City on Sunday after facing only one batter in the bottom of the seventh inning. Mariners manager Scott Servais called the news on Phelps "positive" and said he could be back in as little as 10 days. "We get him back relative soon," Servais aid. "He did the right thing the other day kind of alerting us he didn't feel right." The Mariners acquired Phelps from Miami before the non-waiver trade deadline in exchange for four minor leaguers. Phelps is 1-1 with a 2.57 ERA over seven innings in seven relief appearances for Seattle. He went 2-4 with a 3.45 ERA in 44 appearances for the Marlins.

RHP David Phelps was placed on the disabled list Tuesday with an impingement in his pitching elbow. He is slated to miss 2-to-3 weeks. Phelps was injured during Sunday's game against the Royals and departed after facing one batter. Phelps was recently acquired from the Marlins to improve the team's pitching depth. He is 3-5 with a 3.33 ERA in 54 innings this season.

The Seattle Mariners suffered a big blow Tuesday when it was revealed right-hander Felix Hernandez will miss 3-to-4 weeks with bursitis in his pitching shoulder.Hernandez was scratched from his Saturday start against the Kansas City Royals and placed on the 10-day disabled list. Medical tests performed Monday in Seattle detected the seriousness of the injury.In addition, right-hander David Phelps was placed on the disabled list with an impingement in his pitching elbow. He is slated to miss 2-to-3 weeks.Phelps was injured during Sunday's game against Kansas City and departed after facing one batter.Seattle is in the mix for an American League wild-card berth and the loss of the two pitchers could hurt that quest.Hernandez, a former Cy Young Award winner, is just 5-4 with a 4.28 ERA this season but still ranks as the club's second-best starter behind left-hander James Paxton.Phelps was recently acquired from the Miami Marlins to improve the team's pitching depth. He is 3-5 with a 3.33 ERA in 54 innings this season.The Mariners also officially added All-Star first baseman Yonder Alonso to the roster prior to Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Seattle acquired Alonso (22 homers) from the Athletics in a trade on Sunday.

RHP David Phelps exited in the first game with elbow discomfort after facing only one batter and throwing only seven pitches. He is returning Monday to Seattle to be examined by the Mariners doctors. "The last couple of times out I really haven't gotten loose like I have in the past as far as like getting loose out of the bullpen fine," Phelps said. "As soon as I get in the game it just feels tight. I can tell the ball's not coming out. My stuff hasn't really been the same. And, you know, in the past I've pitched through things until I've broken my arm. So, I just thought it was better to let them come out. The training staff's known about it; we've been treating it. Just get up and see the doc and see what he has to say."

RHP David Phelps, acquired last Thursday from Miami, made his second appearance with Seattle, pitching a perfect inning with two strikeouts. "Very impressive again," Mariners manager Scott Servais said. "He has a very intense demeanor. I tried to get him to smile ... he doesn't like to smile."

RHP David Phelps made his debut with the Mariners after being acquired in a trade Thursday with Miami. Phelps, who started his career with the Yankees, pitched 1 1/3 perfect innings of relief with two strikeouts. "He was really impressive," manager Scott Servais said.

RHP David Phelps, whom the Mariners got in a trade Thursday with Miami, arrived in Seattle and was available out of the bullpen. "He's excited and looking to contribute," Mariners manager Scott Servais said. Phelps was 3-4 with a 3.45 ERA in 44 appearances for the Marlins. He said he learned of the trade after waking up to a text from Mariners RHP Steve Cishek, a former Miami teammate. Phelps said he was excited to play "meaningful baseball" with Seattle in the American League wild-card chase. "I want to win," Phelps said. "I honestly don't care what role I pitch in."

RHP David Phelps was acquired from the Miami Marlins on Thursday in exchange for four prospects. The Marlins received CF Brayan Hernandez, the Mariners' No. 6 overall prospect according to MLB.com, and RHP Brandon Miller, Pablo Lopez and Lucas Schiraldi. The 30-year-old Phelps (2-4, 3.45 ERA) is in his first season as a full-time reliever after spending the first five seasons of his career as a starter. "David was a target player for us headed into the deadline period," Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said. "The quality of his work, particularly over the past two years in the bullpen, in addition to his versatility (including his background as starter) made him very attractive to us. He fits our roster very well and is controllable through the 2018 season." Phelps is making $4.6 million this season and is slated to be arbitration-eligible in 2018.

RHP David Phelps was acquired by the Seattle Mariners from the Miami Marlins on Thursday in exchange for four prospects. Phelps recorded a 2-4 mark with a 3.45 ERA while notching 51 strikeouts in 47 innings this season. The 30-year-old is in his first season as a full-time reliever after spending the first five years of his career shuffling between the rotation and bullpen. Phelps is making $4.6 million this season and is slated to be arbitration eligible in 2018. Phelps owns a 28-32 mark with a 3.90 ERA in 218 career appearances (64 starts) with the New York Yankees and Marlins.

RHP David Phelps is in demand. According to a published report, more than 10 major league teams are in interested in trading for him. Phelps, who turns 31 in October, usually fires his fastball in the range of 95 mph. His ERA last year was 2.28, and that's why there is such interest in him. This year, his ERA is 3.60 and his strikeouts have increased by about two per nine innings. And his home-run rate per nine innings has nearly doubled (from 0.6 to 1.0). Yet, Phelps has value even in a down year. Phelps can become a free agent in 2019.