Friday, September 1, 2017

Shae Simmons activated from DL

Shae Simmons was activated from the 60-day disabled list on Friday and recalled from a rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma.

Fantasy Implications: Simmons missed all of 2015 and most of 2016 recovering from Tommy John surgery. He last appeared in the Majors in 2016, pitching in relief while a member of the Atlanta Braves. The 26-year-old right-hander opened the season with Seattle on the disabled list because of a strained right elbow. He made 13 rehab appearances over the last two months with three different minor-league clubs. It is likely that Simmons will be used in middle relief for the rest of September.
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Dan Altavilla recalled from Triple-A Tacoma

Dan Altavilla was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

Fantasy Implications: Altavilla has a record of 1-1 with the Mariners this year, posting an undesirable 5.19 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 34 2/3 innings, but an impressive 40/17 K/BB. The 24-year-old right-handed fireballer is expected to pitch in low-to-moderate leverage situations for the remainder of the season.

Jarrod Dyson activated from DL

Jarrod Dyson was activated from the disabled list on Friday. He started in center field and is batting ninth.

Fantasy Implications: Dyson was placed on the 10-day disabled list on August 19 (retroactive to August 17) with a right groin strain. The 33-year-old outfielder has 28 steals on the season, tied for third in the American League. He is batting .255 with five home runs, 30 RBIs and 56 runs scored.

Yonder Alonso is out of lineup

Yonder Alonso is out of the lineup Friday in Seattle's game against Oakland.

Fantasy Implications: Alonso will head to the bench with lefty Sean Manaea toeing the rubber for Oakland. Danny Valencia will take his place at first base and bat sixth.

Ben Gamel out of lineup

Ben Gamel is out of Friday's lineup in Seattle's contest against Oakland.

Fantasy implications: Gamel will retreat to the bench with southpaw Sean Manaea on the mound for the Athletics. The 25-year-old outfielder has been struggling mightily since the All-Star break, although he did break out with a five RBI performance on Monday. Guillermo Heredia will take his place in left field and bat seventh.

Leonys Martin traded to the Cubs

Leonys Martin was traded to the Cubs on Thursday for a player to be named later or cash.

Fantasy Implications: Martin was the Mariners' opening-day center fielder but spent much of the year at Triple-A Tacoma because of poor performance. The 29-year-old veteran slashed an anemic .174/.221/.287 in 34 games this year with the Mariners. The Cubs did not add Martin to their 40-man roster, but because he was acquired prior to Sept. 1, he will be eligible to play for them in the playoffs.

Samuel Gaviglio claimed off waivers by Kansas City

Samuel Gaviglio was claimed off waivers by Kansas City on Friday.

Fantasy Implicationsr: Gaviglio was claimed from Seattle and added to the Royals 40-man roster. The 27-year-old righty posted a 3-5 record with a 4.62 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 40/21 K/BB over 62 1/3 innings for the season. He is expected to pitch in low-leverage situations in September.