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Mariners select contract of former Cubs 28 home run slugger to replace .158 OPS outfielder
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The Seattle Mariners have selected the contract of infielder Patrick Wisdom to replace outfielder Rob Refsnyder, who was placed on the paternity list. Wisdom previously hit 28 home runs with the Chicago Cubs and has been performing well in the minors.
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The Seattle Mariners made a notable roster move before Tuesday night's matchup against the San Diego Padres.
Outfielder Rob Refsnyder, who has no hits with five strikeouts and three walks in 19 trips to the plate in his first season with Seattle, was placed on the paternity list.
Taking Refsnyder's place on the roster is 34-year-old infielder Patrick Wisdom, the Mariners announced today. Wisdom last made a Major League appearance in 2024 with the Chicago Cubs, with whom he hit a career high of 28 home runs in 2021.
In 2025, Wisdom hit 35 homers and struck out in 29.2% of his plate appearances with the Korea Baseball Organization's Kia Tigers. He had already connected for nine roundtrippers in 15 games at Triple-A Tacoma after signing a minor league deal with the AL West club in January.
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Hopefully, Wisdom's power brings a surge of offense to Seattle's lineup, even if it's just for a few days. Their .658 team OPS ranks 24th in MLB, and they've hit just 16 home runs thanks to slow starts from Josh Naylor, Julio Rodriguez, and last year's AL MVP runner-up, Cal Raleigh.
In a corresponding move for Wisdom's promotion, right-hander Blas Castano was designated for assignment.
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Q&A
Why did the Mariners replace Rob Refsnyder?
Rob Refsnyder was placed on the paternity list, prompting the Mariners to select Patrick Wisdom's contract.
What are Patrick Wisdom's recent performance stats?
Patrick Wisdom hit 35 home runs in 2025 with the Kia Tigers and had nine home runs in just 15 games at Triple-A Tacoma before joining the Mariners.
When did Patrick Wisdom last play in the Major Leagues?
Patrick Wisdom last appeared in the Major Leagues in 2024 with the Chicago Cubs.
