The now-former Rangers outfielder was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners, the teams announced on Tuesday.

The Texas Rangers have made the shocking decision to hire former Seattle Mariners infielder Bret Boone as the team’s new hitting coach. The Rangers had a need for a new hitting instructor after they fired offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker following a three-game series against Seattle on Sunday.

The Mariners claimed outfielder Leody Taveras off waivers from the Texas Rangers in what should be an upgrade to Seattle's outfield depth.