The Mariners released veteran catcher , whos been playing with their Triple-A affiliate in Tacoma, . His release clears way for , whos returning to the Rainiers after clearing outright waivers. Zavala and will handle catching duties in Tacoma and stand as experienced depth options behind and . Perez, 31, came to the Mariners alongside reliever sending minor league catcher to Baltimore Dean Wade Jersey earlier this season. Perez has played in parts of six big league seasons between the Rays, Pirates and Mets. Hes a career .179/.248/.306 hitter in 599 trips to the plate. Its a well below-average line (48% worse, by measure of wRC+), but Perez grades out quite well in terms of his throwing and blocking. He boasts a career 29% caught-stealing rate, and Statcast credits him as one of the games best blocking catchers on a rate basis. Hes typically drawn negative framing grades, however. While Perez has struggled in Triple-A this season and last, hes also had plenty of succe s at the level. In parts of six Triple-A campaigns, the lefty-swinging backstop is a .236/.324/.405 hitter with 36 homers, 31 doubles and a pair of triples in 975 plate appearances. Hell head back to the open market in search of a new opportunity and should latch on with a club lacking catching depth particularly if said club is seeking a glove-first option to stash in the upper minors. Kevin Porter Jr. Jersey