Let us recap Victor Robles’ 2024 journey, which as far as anyone can tell, is unprecedented:
May 27: Designated for assignment by Washington Nationals.
June 1: Released by Nationals while guaranteed the balance of his $2.65 million salary.
June 4: Signs with Seattle Mariners, who owe him only the prorated portion of the $740,000 minimum.
Aug. 12: Agrees to two-year, $9.75 million extension with Mariners that includes a $9 million club option for 2027.
If anyone can think of a player who received an extension from one team 73 days after being released by another, please contact The Athletic’s Jayson Stark immediately.