The Mariners did not need much of an introduction to José Suarez. They have seen plenty of him from across the AL West, which makes this waiver claim a little more interesting than a random depth grab. Seattle claimed the former Angels left-hander off waivers from the Braves, adding another arm to a bullpen picture that has already started to feel a little crowded.

That familiarity still came with a roster cost. Seattle designated outfielder Rhylan Thomas for assignment in the corresponding move, keeping its 40-man roster full.

Suarez arrives after a rough start with Atlanta. He had a 6.61 ERA and a 2.08 WHIP over 16 1/3 innings, which tells one part of the story. The other part is a little more tempting: 21 strikeouts in those same 16 1/3 innings. That is the José Suarez experience in one messy snapshot.…