After an offseason of near-complete inactivity, the Seattle Mariners finally made a move on Monday, inking veteran infielder Donovan Solano to a one-year deal.

The Mariners signed the 37-year-old veteran to little fanfare on Monday, but he's a better addition, with a better history, than you may realize.

The Seattle Mariners signed veteran infielder Donovan Solano to a one-year contract on Monday. According to a published report, Solano will make $3.5 million this season. The top-flight utility player can play all four infield spots as well as left field.

The Seattle Mariners entered the offseason with needs at first, second and third base. And as of the morning of Jan. 13, the team had yet to address any of those concerns. But at 1:30 p.m. PT, the Mariners announced via a post on "X" (formerly known as Twitter) that the team had come to a one-year agreement with infielder Donovan Solano.

The Seattle Mariners announced on Monday that they've signed veteran infielder Donovan Solano to a one-year contract. The club did not disclose terms of the deal, but FanSided reports that the pact will pay Solano $3.

After months of mostly inactivity, with a minor trade and a few waiver claims to add depth to the margins of the 40-man roster, the Mariners finalized an acquisition that will affect their MLB roster.