Mariners release right-handed pitcher Randy Messenger

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01/28/2009 3:03 PM ET

Mariners release right-handed pitcher Randy Messenger

Move Creates Room on 40-Man Following Today's Trade

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SEATTLE, Wash. -- Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Jack Zduriencik announced today that the Mariners have placed right-handed pitcher Randy Messenger on irrevocable waivers for the purpose of granting him his unconditional release.

The roster move creates space on Seattle's Major League, 40-man roster for Ronny Cedeno and Garrett Olson, acquired today from the Chicago Cubs. Seattle's 40-man roster is at 40 players.

Messenger, 27, was signed by Seattle as a minor league free agent July 10, 2008, and assigned to AAA Tacoma. He was selected by Seattle from Tacoma on Aug. 25, and appeared in 13 games with Seattle, posting a 0-0, 3.55 mark with 1 save.

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