One of the longest-tenured Seattle Mariners players in the recent history of the franchise has found a new home.

According to a report on "X" from Will Sammon of The Athletic, former Mariners utility player Dylan Moore has signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies that includes an invitation to spring training.

The deal has the potential to reach $3.25 million in incentives related to plate appearances and active roster bonuses.

Entering last season, Moore was the longest-tenured player on the team along with starting shortstop J.P. Crawford.

Moore was one of Seattle's most defensively diverse players. In 2024, the former Central Florida Knight won the American League's Gold Glove award as a utility player. He registered playing time at every single position aside from right field in '24.

In 2025, Moore had one of the strongest starts in his major league career. From Opening Day through May 27, he slashed .272/.331/.496 with an .827 OPS in 41 games, and he hit four doubles and eight home runs with 16 RBIs. He stole eight bases in 12 opportunities.

After that, Moore fell into a slump that included a stretch from May 28-Aug. 14 where he went 2-for-62 and had a .198 OPS in 44 games.

Moore was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Aug. 23 and granted his outright release Aug. 25. 

Moore was signed to a minor league contract by Seattle's American League West rivals, the Texas Rangers, on Aug. 27 and had his contract selected two days later.

In total, Moore finished the year with a slash line of .201/.267/.374 with a .641 OPS in 106 games and hit five doubles and 11 home runs with 25 RBIs.

With the Mariners, Moore slashed .193/.263/.359 with a .622 OPS in 88 games and hit five doubles and nine homers with 19 RBIs.

Moore's defensive versatility was something Seattle leaned on heavily in 2025 due to injuries to Opening Day starting second baseman Ryan Bliss, lingering ailments suffered by Jorge Polanco that prevented him from playing the field and the general inexperience of other M's infielders, such as Cole Young and Ben Williamson.

Now, with an extra year under the belt of Young and Williamson and the extended health of Bliss, the Mariners expect to be better-handled to tackle the infield in 2026.

As for Moore, he'll have a chance to break camp and make an impact off the bench for a potential National League contender. The Phillies won the National League East in 2025.

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