We’re about a month into the 2023 baseball season, and as is always the case there are teams that are over-performing (that’s you, Pittsburgh) and under-performing. It’s not just on the team side either, certain players are off to better than expected starts, and while a month of play isn’t enough to make a definitive judgement on one’s season, it’s certainly enough of a sample … [Read more...] about Can These Five Players Sustain Their Strong Starts?
Mariners Activate Taylor Trammell
The Mariners announced today that they have activated outfielder Taylor Trammell from the injured list, with right-hander Easton McGee headed for the 15-day IL with a right forearm strain in a corresponding move. Trammell had surgery to repair a fractured hamate bone in his right hand back in February. A former top prospect, the 25-year old Trammell has struggled to this point … [Read more...] about Mariners Activate Taylor Trammell
Mariners Designate Tommy La Stella For Assignment
The Mariners announced that infielder Tommy La Stella has been designated for assignment. His roster spot will go to pitching prospect Bryce Miller, whose promotion was reported yesterday. Seattle signed La Stella in January. That came on the heels of his release from the Giants, with whom he’d signed a three-year free agent deal over the 2020-21 offseason. La Stella’s two … [Read more...] about Mariners Designate Tommy La Stella For Assignment
Mariners Designate Tommy Milone, Select Jose Caballero
The Mariners announced that left-hander Tommy Milone has been designated for assignment. In a corresponding move, Seattle selected the contract of infielder Jose Caballero from Triple-A. More to come… … [Read more...] about Mariners Designate Tommy Milone, Select Jose Caballero
Kole Calhoun Opts Out Of Minor League Deal With Mariners
Kole Calhoun has exercised the opt-out clause in his minor league contract with the Mariners, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports (Twitter link). Yesterday was the first designated opt-out deadline for Article XX(B) free agents on minor league deals, and since the Mariners weren’t planning to include Calhoun on their active roster, Calhoun instead chose free agency. Even with … [Read more...] about Kole Calhoun Opts Out Of Minor League Deal With Mariners