Bautista has made three relief appearances for Triple-A Sacramento since signing a minor-league contract with the Giants on July 23, tossing three innings while giving up two earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out three.

Bautista (elbow) was released by the Mariners on Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Bautista (elbow) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Thursday, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

The Mariners declared Bautista (elbow) a free agent Sunday, Chris Hilburn-Trenkle of Baseball America reports.

Bautista (elbow) cleared waivers Friday and was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma.

The Mariners placed Bautista (elbow) on the 45-day injured list Wednesday.

Bautista has a flexor mass strain in his right elbow but won't need surgery, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Bautista, who owns a 1.80 ERA and 0.20 WHIP across five innings over five Cactus League appearances, has caught the eye of manager Scott Servais with his performance this spring, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. "Bautista continues to put together good outing after good outing and his confidence is just soaring, " Servais said. "He's carrying himself different."

Bautista was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.

Bautista was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.