Seby Zavala
C FA
Mon 5/26/25 9:10 PM

Zavala (oblique) has been activated from the 7-day injured list and went 1-for-2 with one RBI in Sunday's game against Triple-A Durham.
EDGE Analysis
Zavala missed just over a month of action after going down with a left oblique strain, but he rejoined Triple-A Worcester on Friday after finishing up a rehab stint in the Florida Complex League. Now that he's returned to health, he'll serve as organizational depth at catcher for the Red Sox.

Seby Zavala
C FA
Thu 5/8/25 10:02 AM

Zavala, who is on Triple-A Worcester's 7-day injured list due to a left oblique strain, began a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Monday and went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in his first game.
EDGE Analysis
After failing to win a backup catcher job with Boston after attending spring training as a non-roster invitee, Zavala reported to Triple-A Worcester and batted .129 over nine games before being shelved in mid-April. Just under a month later, Zavala looks to be nearing a return to action, but he'll likely stick around in Florida for a few more rehab games before linking back up with Worcester.

Seby Zavala
C FA
Sat 3/22/25 10:08 AM

The Red Sox informed Zavala on Friday that he will not make the Opening Day roster, Chris Cotillo and Christopher Smith of MassLive.com report.
EDGE Analysis
Zavala has an opt-out clause in his contract and will huddle with his agent to figure out his next step. This means the Red Sox plan to install Carlos Narvaez as the backup catcher to starter Connor Wong.

Seby Zavala
C FA
Wed 11/20/24 2:02 PM

The Red Sox signed Zavala to a minor-league contract on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Zavala, 31, is a career .205/.271/.342 hitter over parts of five major-league seasons. He will give the Red Sox some veteran catching depth at Triple-A Worcester.

Seby Zavala
C FA
Mon 9/16/24 2:00 PM

The Mariners outrighted Zavala to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old backstop was cast off the 40-man roster Friday but will stick around in the Seattle organization after clearing waivers. Over his three stints on the Mariners' active roster this season, Zavala slashed .154/.214/.282 across 43 plate appearances.

Seby Zavala
C FA
Fri 9/13/24 5:28 PM

The Mariners designated Zavala for assignment Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Just three days after rejoining the active roster Tuesday, Zavala will once again lose his spot on the Mariners' active and 40-man rosters. The 31-year-old backstop never appeared in a game during his latest stint in the majors, and he'll most likely pass through waivers unclaimed after posting a .660 OPS through 120 Triple-A plate appearances.

Seby Zavala
C FA
Tue 9/10/24 8:46 PM

Zavala had his contract selected from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Zavala will return to the major-league roster after being sent down July 8, posting a .182 average with three home runs, 14 RBI and 15 runs scored over 32 games with Tacoma. The 31-year-old will provide Seattle with an additional depth option behind Cal Raleigh and Mitch Garver at catcher. In a pair of corresponding moves, starting pitcher Luis Castillo (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day injured list and reliever Yimi Garcia (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.

Seby Zavala
C FA
Mon 7/8/24 4:51 PM

The Mariners outrighted Zavala to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
It's the second time since late June that Zavala has been outrighted off the Mariners' 40-man roster. He has the ability to elect free agency, but it would appear he'll accept the assignment and remain in the organization.

Seby Zavala
C FA
Sat 7/6/24 1:04 PM

The Mariners designated Zavala for assignment Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Zavala was selected to the active roster Tuesday to provide additional depth behind the plate, and he'll now be pushed back off the 40-man without appearing in a game for Seattle. The 30-year-old backstop passed through waivers unclaimed when he was DFA'd in June, and it's likely he does so again this time around. Emerson Hancock was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move.

Seby Zavala
C FA
Tue 7/2/24 6:07 PM

The Mariners selected Zavala's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The Mariners will add Zavala to their active roster to provide some security behind the plate while Mitch Garver battles a wrist injury. The 30-year-old Zavala has slashed just .154/.214/.282 across 43 plate appearances in the majors this season and is unlikely to see much playing time during his stint with Seattle. Jhonathan Diaz was optioned to Tacoma in a corresponding move.