He finds himself explaining the backstory to just about every new person he encounters in baseball, from teammates to coaches, media and fans, because, well, it’s hard not to ask. The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 20-6. INJURIES: Twins: Edwar Colina: (right elbow), Brent Rooker: (neck), Josh Donaldson: (hamstring). The Seattle Mariners reportedly added a proven closer to their bullpen Thursday when they signed Ken Giles.. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and Shannon Drayer reported the news, noting it is a two-year deal. The season series is tied 1-1. Team Date Transaction; March 31, 2021: Seattle Mariners placed P Ken Giles on the 60 day disabled list. Ken Giles might be most remembered mainstream for punching himself in the face in frustration after blowing a save in 2018 while he was the Astros’ closer. They almost traded for Giles in 2019, but were wary about the medicals of his elbow (interestingly, Ken Rosenthal reported the health records had been exchanged and squared away). The right-hander will be available in 2022 after he recovers from Tommy John surgery. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) The Seattle Mariners reportedly added a proven closer to their bullpen Thursday when they signed Ken Giles . PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Jose Urquidy (0-1, 5.23 ERA) Mariners: Yusei Kikuchi (0-0, 3.75 ERA) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mariners +101, Astros -117; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros enter the matchup as losers of their last five games. Shannon Drayer of ESPN 710 first reported the news. FEB. 11: The Mariners are in agreement on a two-year contract with free-agent reliever Ken Giles, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The teams meet for the second time this season. Ken Giles, Toronto Blue Jays. (Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports) Ken Giles #51 of the Toronto Blue Jays in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 15, 2020 in New York City. The Mariners have agreed to a multi-year deal with veteran reliever Ken Giles, who has pitched for the Phillies, Astros and Blue Jays during his seven-year MLB career, the club confirmed Friday. Giles is … Ken Giles News; RSS Feed ; MLB Trade Rumors. February 19, 2021: Seattle Mariners signed free agent RHP Ken Giles. MLB Faith And Hope Report: 2021 by: Tim Dierkes — MLB Trade Rumors 2h How many MLB teams actually have a shot at the playoffs this year?