The Mariners will promote top infield prospect Cole Young this weekend, reports Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. He is not yet on the 40-man roster, so the team will need to make a move in that regard. They’ll also need to create active roster space for Young and starting pitcher Bryce Miller, who’ll be reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start tomorrow’s game against the … [Read more...] about Mariners To Promote Cole Young
Mariners Select Casey Lawrence, Designate Blake Hunt
The Mariners have again selected Casey Lawrence onto the MLB roster. They optioned rookie righty Blas Castaño to Triple-A Tacoma while designating catcher Blake Hunt for assignment in corresponding moves. This is already the fifth time this season that the Mariners have selected Lawrence’s contract. Each of the previous four was followed by a DFA within five days. One of those … [Read more...] about Mariners Select Casey Lawrence, Designate Blake Hunt
Mariners Reinstate Jackson Kowar, Option Logan Evans
The Mariners announced that right-hander Jackson Kowar has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. The 40-man roster had a vacancy due to right-hander Jesse Hahn being designated for assignment last week but is now full. To open an active roster spot, righty Logan Evans has been optioned to Triple-A Tacoma. Kowar, 28, has been with the Mariners for over a year but will be … [Read more...] about Mariners Reinstate Jackson Kowar, Option Logan Evans
Mariners Outright Austin Shenton, Jesse Hahn
The Mariners announced that both infielder/outfielder Austin Shenton and right-hander Jesse Hahn have cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Tacoma. Both players were designated for assignment in separate transactions last week. Shenton, 27, was the player more likely to be claimed. He is relatively young, can still be optioned for this year and one more, and has … [Read more...] about Mariners Outright Austin Shenton, Jesse Hahn
AL West Notes: Trout, Soler, Seager, Gilbert, Miller
Mike Trout is seemingly nearing a return to action, as the Angels superstar has been taking part in batting practice sessions and running drills, and is set to start running the bases within the next few days’ time. Trout has been out since April 30 due to a bone bruise in his left knee, and when he does get back, it isn’t clear whether or not Trout will return to outfield … [Read more...] about AL West Notes: Trout, Soler, Seager, Gilbert, Miller