Chavez opted out of his deal and was released by the Mariners on Tuesday, ESPN 710 AM's Shannon Drayer reports.

After being reassigned to minor league camp Sunday, Chavez will look elsewhere for a better shot to reach the majors. The Seattle outfield is in good health, which killed Chavez's chance to make the Opening Day roster.

Chavez was reassigned to minor-league camp Sunday, the Seattle Times reports.

Chavez's only chance to earn a roster spot was if injuries hit the Seattle outfield. He'll go to Triple-A and wait for the same.

Chavez signed a minor league deal, which includes a major league spring training invite, with the Mariners on Monday, the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

The 13-year veteran split last season between the Mariners and Triple-A Tacoma. Hit hit .276 with two home runs and 23 RBI in 80 major league games. At 36 years old, Chavez will battle for a roster spot in spring training but will likely again see time at Triple-A in 2015.

Chavez (head) is in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

Chavez left Friday's game with a gash on his forehead, but the wound will not prevent him from taking the field Saturday. Chavez will play right field and bat eighth against Rangers starter Nick Martinez.

Chavez (head) left Friday's game against the Rangers after receiving a gash on his forehead while sliding into second, but he will be available Saturday, Shannon Drayer of ESPN Seattle reports.

Chavez was originally feared to have a concussion, but he seems to be fine. He went 1-for-2 and suffered the injury successfully sliding into second with a stolen base.

Chavez went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's win over the Nats.

Chavez was at risk of losing his roster spot at the trade deadline after the Mariners acquired Chris Denorfia and Austin Jackson, but instead he's starting just about every other day. Instead of Chavez losing his job, James Jones got sent down.

Chavez could be released following Thursday's trades for Austin Jackson and Chris Denorfia.

The Mariners probably will rather go with James Jones as the fourth outfielder. He at least has speed. Chavez was basically a stop-gap anyway because of injuries.

Chavez (finger) is back in the lineup Wednesday vs. the Indians, Shannon Drayer of 710 AM ESPN Seattle reports.

Chavez was out of the lineup for the previous three games with the finger injury, but did feel well enough to pinch-hit in Tuesday's contest. He'll see duty for now as the team's primary right fielder, but with the Mariners at the center of trade discussions for several outfielders, Chavez could be relegated to bench role within the next couple of days.

Endy Chavez returned to action on Tuesday July 29.

Endy Chavez has been scratched from the Mariners starting lineup on Saturday.

No reason given yet as to the reason for the late scratch. Corey Hart will get the start in right field in his place.

Endy Chavez had a double and two walks, scoring all three times he reached base, in Tuesday's monster victory over the Astros.

Chavez scored runs in the first, sixth and seventh innings as the Mariners plated 13 runs on the evening. Since June 23, the outfielder is batting .370 (10-for-27) with seven runs scored and five RBI. The M's are playing good baseball and playing time is hard to come by in a crowded Mariners outfield, but Chavez will likely command more at-bats going forward if he continues to produce at a similar clip.

Making his third career start at DH, Endy Chavez went 2-for-4 and hit his first homer of the year Friday against the Indians.

Chavez went 1,073 career games without ever starting at DH before doing so three times this month for the Mariners. Obviously, they'd prefer to have Corey Hart or Logan Morrison in that spot, but with Hart and Justin Smoak on the DL, Morrison has been the primary first baseman of late. Chavez has gone 8-for-16 with five RBI in his last four starts for the Mariners. Obviously, that's a big boost for the team in the short term. For the long haul, it wouldn't be so great if he continued to receive playing time.

Endy Chavez went 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Rangers.

Despite the Mariners being thin on outfielders, Sunday's start was Chavez' first in three days as he's struggled at the plate recently. He made his case for another start, as he doubled to lead off the first inning before singling and scoring in the fifth. The 36-year-old is not an option for fantasy purposes.

Endy Chavez went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in a win over the Rays on Sunday.

Chavez broke a scoreless tie in the ninth inning with an RBI single, and he later scored on James Jones' triple. Chavez had two hits in a start Saturday as well, possibly earning a few more starts in the coming week with his good hitting. He's still nothing more than a part-time player, and can be ignored for fantasy purposes.

Mariners purchased the contract of OF Endy Chavez from Triple-A Tacoma.

Chavez is in the Mariners starting lineup and hitting leadoff against the Tigers on Friday. The 36-year-old outfielder was hitting .272/.346/.289 with six RBI in 37 games at Tacoma.

Mariners re-signed OF Endy Chavez to a minor league contract.

The M's released Chavez on Tuesday afternoon to avoid paying him a $100,000 retention bonus, but in less than an hour the two sides worked out a new minor league pact. Chavez will open the 2014 season at Triple-A Tacoma.

Mariners released OF Endy Chavez.

The M's declined to pay a $100,000 retention bonus to keep the veteran outfielder around. Chavez posted a .687 OPS in 15 games this spring in the Cactus League.

Mariners signed OF Endy Chavez to a minor league contract.

The deal includes an invitation to spring training. Chavez batted .267/.290/.327 in 97 games with the M's last season. The 35-year-old will try to stick with the Mariners as a reserve outfielder.

Endy Chavez (groin) served as a pinch-hitter Sunday in the Mariners' win over the Astros.

Chavez left Thursday's game against the Red Sox after experiencing tightness in his groin. He is fine.

Endy Chavez left Thursday's game against the Red Sox with right groin tightness.

Chavez apparently suffered the injury after he reached on a bunt single in the bottom of the fourth inning. Dustin Ackley replaced him on the basepaths. The Mariners should have a better idea about his status after the game.