There have been several key dates and deadlines that have already passed during the offseason, with some roster moves invoking from the Seattle Mariners.

Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger picked up his $17.5 million player option and the club declined the $12 million option on shortstop Jorge Polanco.

Seattle made other roster moves, including selecting the contract of minor leaguer Blas Castano and activating Sam Haggerty, Matt Brash and Jackson Kowar from the 60-day disabled list (as they were required to do under MLB rules).

But there was another important offseason milestone that flew under the radar until now: the general manager meetings.

The annual meetings, which this year are being held in San Antonio, began Monday night and continue through Thursday.

General manager meetings are usually when the ball really gets rolling in offseason trades and signings. Everyone is face-to-face, and phone calls “checking” on the availability of a player(s) can quickly turn into the early stages of a deal. It’s also an opportunity for teams to build a foundation with agents.

And according to recent reports, a former Mariners prospect is a popular free agent target, according to reports.

According to MLB Network reporter Jon Morosi, former Seattle minor league pitcher Luis Curvelo is a popular free agent target among GM meetings.

Curvelo was a 2018 international free agent signing from Venezuela. Curvelo most recently pitched for the Mariners Double-A affiliate Arkansas Travelers in 2024. He had a 2.57 ERA with 78 strikeouts in 66.2 innings pitched in 49 appearances.

Curvelo’s minor league contract is up in 2024, and based on his most recent results, he’ll be a quality arm for any team pursuing him.

Seattle has been lauded for its pitching development over the past few seasons, and it looks like, based on reports, another team will reap the benefits of that.

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