Krehbiel has exercised the assignment clause in his minor-league contract with the Mariners, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 in Houston reports.

Krehbiel (neck) gave up three earned runs on two hits and one walk while striking out one over an inning of relief in Friday's 9-5 loss to the Cubs in Cactus League play.

The Mariners scratched Krehbiel from his scheduled relief appearance in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Royals due to a neck strain, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Krehbiel signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Krehbiel elected to become a free agent Monday.

Krehbiel was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Wednesday.

Krehbiel was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Krehbiel (1-0) retired the only batter he faced and earned the win in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Angels.

The Orioles recalled Krehbiel from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Krehbiel will be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday when rosters expand, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.