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Cleveland Guardians catcher Mike Zunino looks toward the team bench during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Minneapolis. Former All-Star catcher Mike Zunino is retiring at age 32 after 11 major league seasons. Zunino was released by Cleveland last June and announced his retirement in an Instagram post Wednesday, March 6, 2024.(AP Photo/Abbie Parr, FIle)

Mike Zunino retires at age 32 after 11 seasons as big league catcher

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FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 file photo, Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino looks toward the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore. The Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent catcher Mike Zunino to a $2 million, one-year contract Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 that includes a club option for 2022.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Rays re-sign C Mike Zunino to $3 million, 1-year deal

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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Rays decline options on RHP Charlie Morton, C Mike Zunino

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FILE - In this July 26, 2020, file photo, Texas Rangers starting pitcher Corey Kluber pitches against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, declined the $18 million contract option on Kluber, who lasted just one inning in his only start before a shoulder injury ended his season. Kluber gets a $1 million buyout, and the club has said it is interested in re-signing Kluber to a less expensive deal. (AP Photo/Louis DeLuca, File)

Lester, Kluber, Hand boost free agent total to 175

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

The Latest: Dodgers’ Turner tests positive for coronavirus

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Members on the Los Angeles Dodgers take warms up during batting practice before Game 1 of the baseball World Series Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

The Latest: Kershaw, Dodgers take Game 1 over Rays

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Tampa Bay Rays' Austin Meadows gets a hug at the dugout after his solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Zunino, Meadows homer, Rays beat Red Sox 9-4

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press

New York Yankees' manager Aaron Boone yells at home plate umpire Brennan Miller during the second inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays' Thursday, July 18, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

‘Savages’ sweep: Boone’s rant sparks Yanks over Rays in DH

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Mallex Smith makes a running catch on a fly ball hit by Toronto Blue Jays' Jon Berti during the fifth inning of a baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla. Speedy outfielder and leadoff hitter Mallex Smith has been acquired by the Seattle Mariners from the Tampa Bay Rays for catcher Mike Zunino and outfielder Guillermo Heredia as part of a five-player deal. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius, File)

Mallex Smith dealt to Mariners by Rays for Zunino, Heredia

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners left fielder Denard Span leaps at the fence to catch Los Angeles Angels' Andrelton Simmons RBI sacrifice fly ball, to score Justin Upton, during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, July 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Seven-run first helps Mariners beat Angels 8-5

By DOUG PADILLA - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino, left, talks with relief pitcher Mike Morin during a baseball spring training workout, Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Mariners catcher Mike Zunino grows into major role with team

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez throws in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, May 28, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Angels stymied by Hernandez in 3-1 loss to Seattle

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Fans in the special &quot;King's Court&quot; section hold up &quot;K cards&quot; as they cheer for Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez to get a strikeout in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, May 28, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Hernandez gem leads Seattle past Angels 3-1

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Justin Smoak drops his bat as he singles during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Mariners end strong trip with DH split vs. A’s

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Hisashi Iwakuma (18) delivers a pitch to Houston Astros' Matt Dominguez in the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Smoak’s HR caps 8-run 7th, Mariners top Astros

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New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia reacts after Seattle Mariners' Corey Hart hit a two-run double during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 29, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo)

Sabathia gives up 4 runs in loss to Cano, Mariners

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Cano helps M’s win in return to Yankee Stadium

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel throws during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Monday, April 21, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Dominguez homers to lead Astros over Mariners

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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Roenis Elias sits in the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Miami, Saturday, April 19, 2014. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

Mariners shut out by Marlins’ Alvarez, 7-0

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez tips his cap to fans as he leaves a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in the eighth inning, Friday, April 11, 2014, in Seattle. Hernandez struck out 11 batters and allowed no runs. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

King Felix silences A’s in Seattle’s 6-4 victory

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press