Today, the Seattle Mariners made an important change ahead of their upcoming matchup against the Chicago Cubs, activating utility outfielder/first baseman Luke Raley from the 10-day injured list and designating Rowdy Tellez for assignment (DFA) to make room on the active roster. The move comes at a key point in the season, with the Mariners aiming to find some steadiness in their lineup just in time for a 17-game stretch that started today.
Rowdy Tellez loses spot after an underwhelming seasonTo accommodate Raley, the Mariners designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment. Tellez signed a $1.5 million one-year deal in February and started the season well, but overall struggled. He hit 11 homers but finished with a % in over 62 games- .208 batting average with a .249 OBP and 49 K's.
Even though Tellez was considered useful for his left-handed bat and defensive reliability at first, the return of Raley tipped the scales. With both players left-handed and similar power profiles, Seattle opted to give Raley the active roster spot. Tellez will now pass through waivers and could be traded or leave via free agency later this week.
Luke Raley shows power, versatility during rehab stintLuke Raley was finally activated off the injured list before he'd been out since April 30 with a right oblique strain, and he crushed a rehab assignment at Triple‑A Tacoma, slashing. In five games, he batted .368 with one HR and three RBIs. Mariners' coach Dan Wilson said Raley has been scoring the ball very hard, with exit velocities over 100mph, and shows good offensive timing and results.
Before the injury, the 30-year-old southpaw was hitting. 200 with one home run and eight RBIs across 24 games for the Mariners. Raley, as Wilson noted, gives the team extra versatility defensively, which is important as the club moves into a challenging schedule, thanks to his ability to play both the outfield and first base.
What this roster shift means for the MarinersSeattle Mariners head into today’s series against the Chicago Cubs with a new dash of left-handed thump and versatility. Raley gives easier playing time and is a better hitter. All this to say, with Raley in tow, the Mariners are adding to the decision-making balance among the remaining players in Donovan Solano, Dominic Canzone, and maybe Miles picks up the phone and contacts all of Mastrobuoni's family.
Also Read: Mariners' Rowdy Tellez shines on both sides in the last chance to secure roster spot
At the same time, the loss of Tellez shows the change in the mindset of the Mariners’ backroom. His title raises questions about who Seattle's first-base/designated-hitter roles will be filled by in the future.
Rowdy Tellez loses spot after an underwhelming seasonTo accommodate Raley, the Mariners designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment. Tellez signed a $1.5 million one-year deal in February and started the season well, but overall struggled. He hit 11 homers but finished with a % in over 62 games- .208 batting average with a .249 OBP and 49 K's.
Even though Tellez was considered useful for his left-handed bat and defensive reliability at first, the return of Raley tipped the scales. With both players left-handed and similar power profiles, Seattle opted to give Raley the active roster spot. Tellez will now pass through waivers and could be traded or leave via free agency later this week.
Luke Raley shows power, versatility during rehab stintLuke Raley was finally activated off the injured list before he'd been out since April 30 with a right oblique strain, and he crushed a rehab assignment at Triple‑A Tacoma, slashing. In five games, he batted .368 with one HR and three RBIs. Mariners' coach Dan Wilson said Raley has been scoring the ball very hard, with exit velocities over 100mph, and shows good offensive timing and results.
Before the injury, the 30-year-old southpaw was hitting. 200 with one home run and eight RBIs across 24 games for the Mariners. Raley, as Wilson noted, gives the team extra versatility defensively, which is important as the club moves into a challenging schedule, thanks to his ability to play both the outfield and first base.
What this roster shift means for the MarinersSeattle Mariners head into today’s series against the Chicago Cubs with a new dash of left-handed thump and versatility. Raley gives easier playing time and is a better hitter. All this to say, with Raley in tow, the Mariners are adding to the decision-making balance among the remaining players in Donovan Solano, Dominic Canzone, and maybe Miles picks up the phone and contacts all of Mastrobuoni's family.
Also Read: Mariners' Rowdy Tellez shines on both sides in the last chance to secure roster spot
At the same time, the loss of Tellez shows the change in the mindset of the Mariners’ backroom. His title raises questions about who Seattle's first-base/designated-hitter roles will be filled by in the future.
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