The now-former Rangers outfielder was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners, the teams announced on Tuesday.

Badly needing depth for their beleaguered outfield, the Mariners on Tuesday claimed veteran Leody Taveras off waivers from the Rangers, a familiar face within the division over the past five-plus seasons and fixture from Texas’ 2023 World Series title team.

The Texas Rangers have made the shocking decision to hire former Seattle Mariners infielder Bret Boone as the team’s new hitting coach. The Rangers had a need for a new hitting instructor after they fired offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker following a three-game series against Seattle on Sunday.