The City of Seattle clearly enjoyed having one Smith-Njigba play for one of their teams so much they decided to bring in another. Seahawks rising star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba will have some family in town, as the Mariners just signed his brother, Canaan Smith-Njigba, to the team.
Welcoming another Smith-Njigba to the PNW 🙌
We have claimed OF @CanaanSmith_ off waivers from the Pirates.
🔗 https://t.co/k5i3unMkQ3 pic.twitter.com/eNHwUfwwwu
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) February 7, 2024
Canaan Smith-Njigba is an outfielder who was most recently with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, where he made his MLB debut. The Pirates designated Smith-Njigba for assignment, and it seems he has found his next MLB home.
The connection between the Smith-Njigba family and Mariners star outfielder Julio Rodriguez is certainly noticed. Julio raised the 12th Man Flag for the Seahawks game versus the Steelers this past December, and he had an extended interaction with JSN on the sidelines.
okay but JSN taking the time to show love to julio’s whole family is precious https://t.co/8nPRaeqaPI
— britt (@brittanyanne08_) December 31, 2023
Clearly, Julio was a fan of the move to sign JSN’s brother Canaan, and shared his excitement on his Instagram story.
Maybe it’s the dayquil talking but it’s so precious to me that Julio has gotten tight with JSN’s family and I really love this for them 🥹 pic.twitter.com/H1OtK60oq5
— britt (@brittanyanne08_) February 7, 2024
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