In 2021, the Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners traded catcher Jacob Nottingham three times in just three weeks. This extraordinary series of trades became widely known throughout Major League Baseball, but the surprising twist is that the saga did not end there and continues to unfold.
Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners first trade involving Jacob Nottingham
Jacob Nottingham was acquired by the Brewers in 2016 in the trade that sent Khris Davis to the Oakland Athletics. He made his MLB debut with Milwaukee in 2018 and by 2021 had exhausted his options in the minor leagues. This led to the Seattle Mariners claiming his release on April 28, 2021. However, shortly after this trade, the Brewers faced a roster issue when Omar Narvaez was placed on the injured list, prompting Milwaukee to trade again to the Nottingham 2 May. 2021 in exchange for cash. After Narvaez’s return, Nottingham was placed on leave again, and on May 20, 2021, the Mariners reported to him for a second time.
What happened to Jacob Nottingham after the 2021 season?
After a crazy three weeks and multiple plane trips between Milwaukee and Seattle, Jacob Nottingham almost finished his year with the Mariners, being released from the organization on September 21, 2021. He spent the 2022 season in the Baltimore Orioles organization, rejoining the Mariners prior to the 2023 season, but on May 24, 2023 .was traded to the San Francisco Giants. After being released by the Giants on June 28, 2023, he spent time with the Washington Nationals as well as two different Mexican League teams.
Jacob Nottingham has signed a contract with the Seattle Mariners for 2025
Despite this complicated history, Jacob Nottingham and the Mariners have agreed a contract for the 2025 season. This is an MiLB contract. This will be Nottingham’s fourth term in Seattle.
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