The Mariners announced Wednesday that Cowgill has been hired as the manager for the organization's Double-A affiliate at Arkansas, signaling the end of his playing career, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

Cowgill signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Saturday as a non-roster invitee, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Cowgill signed a minor-league deal with Philadelphia in Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reports.

Cowgill (rib) went 1-for-3 with a run scored in the Padres' Cactus League game against the Giants on Saturday.

Cowgill was scratched from Saturday's lineup with rib cage tightness.

Cowgill signed a minor league contract with the Padres on Tuesday, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Cowgill accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus.

Cowgill was designated for assignment Thursday.

Cowgill was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.

Cowgill is in the lineup and batting ninth for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.