Former Toronto Blue Jays closer and free-agent reliever Ken Giles has agreed to join the Seattle Mariners on a two-year deal, according to multiple reports.
Giles, who is coming off Tommy John surgery, is expected to be ready to return for the 2022 season.
The 30-year-old was limited to four games in 2020 due to elbow issues. After initially suffering an injury to his elbow in the season-opening series, Giles returned to the mound for two appearances in September before going back on the injured list.
In two-and-a-half seasons as Toronto's primary closer, Giles recorded 38 saves in 78 games with a 2.86 ERA and 111 strikeouts.
