Mariners' Jesus Sucre: Avoids arbitration

Sucre signed a one-year, $630,000 contract with the Mariners on Monday, avoiding arbitration, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Sucre served as catching depth for the Mariners over the past several seasons. He will be slated for a similar role in 2017, as Mike Zunino and Carlos Ruiz will handle a majority of the catching duties. The deal will pay Sucre $300,000 if he is sent to the minors, which seems likely.