Former Federal Way High School baseball star Travis Ishikawa and former Thomas Jefferson baseball star Tony Barnette will both be continuing their baseball careers in the AL West.

Barnette signed a two-year contract with the Texas Rangers in December. Since 2010, he has pitched for the Yakult Swallows in Japan. Last season he posted a 1.29 ERA and 41 saves in 59 appearances.

Barnette was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2006. He spent four years in the minors before going to Japan.

Multiple reports stated that the Seattle Mariners have signed Ishikawa to a minor-league deal.

It was reported that he will likely have an invitation to Mariners spring training. The deal was not yet completed when reported on Jan. 16.

Ishikawa has spent eight seasons in the major league, most with the San Francisco Giants.