Barker signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Monday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barker missed all of the 2023 season following Tommy John surgery, but he's healthy now and will join the Triple-A Tacoma bullpen. The 32-year-old got into three games with the Brewers in 2023, allowing five runs in four innings. Barker holds a career 2.32 ERA and 30.4 percent strikeout rate during his time at the Triple-A level.

Barker (elbow) announced Wednesday via his personal Twitter account that he underwent Tommy John surgery. He was also released by the Brewers on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Given the 12-to-16-month recovery timeline typically associated with Tommy John surgeries, Barker looks on track to miss the remainder of the current campaign and the entirety of the 2023 season. Shortly after learning that Barker suffered a torn UCL in his right elbow that would need to be surgically repaired, the Brewers moved him off their 40-man roster and then cut him to clear room for trade-deadline pickup Trevor Rosenthal (hamstring). The 30-year-old made his big-league debut earlier this season, making three relief appearances and allowing five earned runs over four innings.

Barker (elbow) was designated for assignment Tuesday, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move clears space for the Brewers to add Trevor Rosenthal (hamstring) to the 40-man roster after he was acquired in a deadline-day deal with the Giants. Barker hasn't pitched in over a month due to a UCL sprain, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to the hill.