SEATTLE — The have acquired catcher from the for cash.
The Mariners announced Tuesday they had acquired Pereda and designated right-handed pitcher for assignment.
Minnesota designated Pereda for assignment Friday.
The 29-year-old Pereda batted .246 with a .325 on-base percentage, no homers and four RBIs in 28 games with the Athletics and Twins last season.
Kowar, 29, went 2-0 with a 4.24 ERA in 15 relief appearances for Seattle.
