Yankees acquired RHP Shawn Kelley from the Mariners in exchange for OF Abraham Almonte. Kelley had been designated for assignment last week. The right-hander is signed cheaply at $935,000 and put up a 3.25 ERA and 45/15 K/BB ratio over 44 1/3 innings last year for the M's. He'll work the middle innings with the Yankees.

Mariners designated RHP Shawn Kelley for assignment. The move clears a spot for the newly-signed Kelly Shoppach on the 40-man roster. The Mariners and Kelley avoided arbitration last week by agreeing to a one-year, $935,000 contract. If he is claimed on waivers, his new team will be responsible for his salary for 2013. The 28-year-old right-hander had a 3.25 ERA and 45/15 K/BB ratio over 44 1/3 innings last year, so he should draw interest.

Mariners and RHP Shawn Kelley avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $935,000 contract. Kelley requested $1.2 million and the Mariners offered $750,000 when the two sides exchanged arbitration figures on January 18. Kelley posted a 3.25 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 45/15 K/BB ratio over 44 1/3 innings in 2012.

Shawn Kelley requested $1.2 million and was offered $750,000 from the Mariners when arbitration figures were exchanged Friday. Kelley is arbitration eligible for the second time due to his status as a super-two player. He's coming off a solid 2012 campaign where he posted a 3.25 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 45/15 K/BB ratio in 44 1/3 innings. He'll return to his middle relief role with the M's in 2013.

Mariners optioned RHP Shawn Kelley to Triple-A Tacoma. Kelley is the corresponding move for Charlie Furbush's return from the disabled list. He posted a 3.42 ERA in 36 relief appearances with the Mariners, and will return to a setup role later this season.

Mariners recalled RHP Shawn Kelley from Triple-A Tacoma. Kelley had registered four saves, a 1.23 ERA and a 19/4 strikeout-to-walk ratio through 14 2/3 innings at Triple-A. He'll likely work in middle relief for the Mariners.

Mariners optioned RHP Shawn Kelley to Triple-A Tacoma. Kelley gave up a go-ahead two-run homer to Yoenis Cespedes in his lone appearance in last week's Opening Series against the A's in Japan. This move is a minor surprise, as the 27-year-old right-hander is expected to serve in a set-up role this season, but the M's sent him down because he had options remaining. He should be back before long.

The Mariners and RHP Shawn Kelley avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $600,000 contract. Kelley was arbitration-eligible for the first time this offseason as a Super Two. The 27-year-old right-hander made his way back from Tommy John surgery last season and posted 12 2/3 scoreless innings with the Mariners as a September call-up. He should help set up for closer Brandon League in 2012.

Shawn Kelley has not allowed a run in four appearances since returning to the majors on September 1. Kelley missed exactly one year after undergoing partial Tommy John surgery last September. He was a talented reliever before the procedure and has apparently maintained his ability through the long recovery process.

Mariners recalled RHP Shawn Kelley from Triple-A Tacoma. Kelley is finally back from partial Tommy John surgery. He'll serve as a middle reliever down the stretch.