Cory Abbott

The Chicago White Sox signed Cory Abbott.

Fantasy Impact

Abbott was released by the Mariners after he didn't make the Opening Day roster. He is expected to head to Triple-A Charlotte.

The Seattle Mariners have signed pitcher Cory Abbott to a minor-league deal.

Fantasy Impact

The pact comes with an invite to MLB spring training. The right-hander struggled to a 6.64 ERA in 22 outings with the Nationals in 2023 and also posted a 4.98 ERA across 13 outings, all starts, at the Triple-A level.

Cory Abbott agreed to a deal with the Mariners on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Abbott joins Seattle on a minor league contract which includes an invitation to MLB camp. The 28-year-old righty posted a 6.64 ERA and 40-to-19 K/BB ratio across 39 1/3 innings on relief for the Nationals in 2023, but he has made 10 starts at the big-league level in his career as well. Abbott will compete for a spot on the Mariners pitching staff this spring.

Cory Abbott lasted four innings on the mound in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits while also walking four and striking out six in the Nationals' 4-2 loss to the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

Abbott has allowed three or more runs in each of his last three starts for the Nationals, posting a 13K/9BB ratio in that span. The 27-year-old carries a 1.44 WHIP and 5.25 ERA with 45 strikeouts in 16 appearances (nine starts) on the mound this season.

Cory Abbott struggled through five innings on the mound for the Nationals Monday, allowing five runs (four earned) on three hits while also walking three and striking out seven in the Nationals' 8-0 loss to the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Abbott has allowed four runs in two of his last three starts for the Nationals, posting a 1.43 K/BB ratio in that span. The right-hander carries an abysmal 5.11 ERA and 1.36 WHIP with 39 strikeouts in 15 appearances (eight starts) on the mound this season.