Over his 11-year major league career, Solano has achieved a .279 batting average, accumulating 40 home runs and 279 RBIs while playing for several teams, including the Miami Marlins and New York Yankees.

Notably, he has excelled against left-handed pitchers, posting a batting average of .302 with four home runs in 106 at-bats.

Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto has praised Solano as one of the most underrated hitters in the game over the past six years.

As part of his contract, Solano will enjoy perks such as a hotel suite on road trips and performance incentives tied to All-Star selections, MVP awards, and Gold Glove or Silver Slugger honors.

Kitchen made his major league debut with a challenging 14.14 ERA in four appearances for Miami.

He can also earn up to an additional $1 million in performance bonuses based on his plate appearances, with specific bonuses for reaching 300 to 500 plate appearances.

In the previous season, Solano boasted a batting average of .286, hitting eight home runs and recording 35 RBIs in 96 games with the San Diego Padres.

Since 2019, he has maintained an impressive batting average of .294, with 31 home runs and 180 RBIs during that period.

To accommodate Solano on the roster, left-hander Austin Kitchen was designated for assignment after a brief stint with the team.

Infielder Donovan Solano has signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Mariners valued at $3.5 million.