Mariners' Williams Jerez: Signed to minor-league deal

The Mariners signed Jerez to a minor-league contract Saturday.

The lefty last pitched in the majors in 2019, when he posted a 4.35 ERA across 10.1 innings between the Giants and the Pirates. It's unclear if and when Jerez makes an appearance on the Mariners roster, but he'll provide some depth in a bullpen that's lacking many left-handed arms.