Kyle Seager is not in the lineup Sunday for Seattle's game against the Rays.
Fantasy Implications: Seager missed two games this week because of a severe stomach virus that caused him to lose 10 pounds. He did however play in Seattle's last two games. It is possible he is sitting out Sunday's game to allow him more time to recover. Taylor Motter, who was called up on Sunday, will take over at the hot corner, and bat sixth.
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Yonder Alonso not in lineup
Yonder Alonso in not in the lineup Sunday for Seattle's game against Tampa Bay.
Fantasy Implications: Alonso will take a seat on the bench with southpaw Blake Snell starting on the mound for the Rays. Danny Valencia will take Alonso's spot at first base and bat out of the two-hole. Alonso is 9-24 (.375 AVG) with one homer, five RBIs, and four runs scored over his last six games.
Fantasy Implications: Alonso will take a seat on the bench with southpaw Blake Snell starting on the mound for the Rays. Danny Valencia will take Alonso's spot at first base and bat out of the two-hole. Alonso is 9-24 (.375 AVG) with one homer, five RBIs, and four runs scored over his last six games.
Taylor Motter recalled from Triple-A
Taylor Motter was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma Sunday.
Fantasy Implications: Motter parlayed a strong spring to a spot on Seattle's Opening Day 25-man roster. But after slashing a meager .204/.272/.355, he was sent down to Tacoma on July 24. The 27-year-old utility man did, however, manage to steal nine bases and hit seven homers with 23 RBIs and 24 runs scored. Because Motter's playing time will most likely be limited, he should be avoided in most fantasy settings. In a corresponding move, Danny Espinosa was placed on waivers for his unconditional release.
Fantasy Implications: Motter parlayed a strong spring to a spot on Seattle's Opening Day 25-man roster. But after slashing a meager .204/.272/.355, he was sent down to Tacoma on July 24. The 27-year-old utility man did, however, manage to steal nine bases and hit seven homers with 23 RBIs and 24 runs scored. Because Motter's playing time will most likely be limited, he should be avoided in most fantasy settings. In a corresponding move, Danny Espinosa was placed on waivers for his unconditional release.
Jarrod Dyson placed on DL
Jarrod Dyson was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday because of a strained right groin muscle.
Fantasy Implications: Dyson has been battling the groin injury for several days, but his slow recovery compelled the Mariners to place him on the disabled list. The move is retroactive to August 17. The 33-year-old outfielder has a .255 batting average for the year with five home runs, 30 RBIs, and 56 runs scored. Dyson and Houston's Jose Altuve lead the American League with 28 stolen bases. In a corresponding move, Seattle recalled right-hander Casey Lawrence from Triple-A Tacoma.
Fantasy Implications: Dyson has been battling the groin injury for several days, but his slow recovery compelled the Mariners to place him on the disabled list. The move is retroactive to August 17. The 33-year-old outfielder has a .255 batting average for the year with five home runs, 30 RBIs, and 56 runs scored. Dyson and Houston's Jose Altuve lead the American League with 28 stolen bases. In a corresponding move, Seattle recalled right-hander Casey Lawrence from Triple-A Tacoma.
Sam Gaviglio optioned to Triple-A
Sam Gaviglio was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma Saturday.
Fantasy Implications: Gaviglio was summoned to the big club on Tuesday to provide a fresh arm in the bullpen, although he was not used in his brief stay. The 27-year-old right hander started 11 games for the Mariners earlier this season, logging a 4.62 ERA and 1.35 WHIP over 62.1 innings. He is expected to be back up with the big club within a few weeks in a relief role. In a corresponding move, the Mariners activated outfielder Mitch Haniger from the disabled list.
Fantasy Implications: Gaviglio was summoned to the big club on Tuesday to provide a fresh arm in the bullpen, although he was not used in his brief stay. The 27-year-old right hander started 11 games for the Mariners earlier this season, logging a 4.62 ERA and 1.35 WHIP over 62.1 innings. He is expected to be back up with the big club within a few weeks in a relief role. In a corresponding move, the Mariners activated outfielder Mitch Haniger from the disabled list.
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Nelson Cruz continues homer run binge
Nelson Cruz belted an opposite field two-run homer Saturday in Seattle's 7-6 win over the Rays. He finished the evening going 2-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored.
Fantasy Implications: Cruz is absolutely red-hot. The homer, his 31st on the year, was originally ruled a double, but after official review, the call on the field was overturned. The replay clearly shows the ball hit a seat in the right-center field bleachers, and not the wall, when it caromed back onto the field.
In addition to his American League leading 100 RBIs, Cruz now has an eleven-game hitting streak, and has hit safely in 18 of his last 19 games. With his excellent .295/.377/.571 slash line, fantasy owners should know what to do. Capish?
Fantasy Implications: Cruz is absolutely red-hot. The homer, his 31st on the year, was originally ruled a double, but after official review, the call on the field was overturned. The replay clearly shows the ball hit a seat in the right-center field bleachers, and not the wall, when it caromed back onto the field.
In addition to his American League leading 100 RBIs, Cruz now has an eleven-game hitting streak, and has hit safely in 18 of his last 19 games. With his excellent .295/.377/.571 slash line, fantasy owners should know what to do. Capish?
James Pazos keeps Rays at bay
James Pazos pitched 2.1 innings in relief yielding no runs, one hit and walking one in Seattle's win over the Rays Friday night. He also struck out five.
Fantasy Implications: Pazos relieved Erasmo Ramirez to start the seventh inning, allowing only two of the nine men he faced to reach base. He threw 25 of his 34 pitches for strikes. The 26-year-old portsider was in position to pick up his first big-league career save, but manager Scott Servais chose to use Emilio Pagan to get the final two outs of the game. The 2.1 innings is the longest outing of the season for Pazos, matched only by his appearance against the Indians on April 28. Pazos is pitching well since the start of August, allowing only one unearned run, four hits, and zero home runs in six appearances, while logging a 1.05 WHIP. Thus far this season, he has been used exclusively in low-leverage situations. He is one to watch however, with his proclivity to miss bats as illustrated by his impressive 10.8 K/9 and 0.78 HR/9 for the year.
Fantasy Implications: Pazos relieved Erasmo Ramirez to start the seventh inning, allowing only two of the nine men he faced to reach base. He threw 25 of his 34 pitches for strikes. The 26-year-old portsider was in position to pick up his first big-league career save, but manager Scott Servais chose to use Emilio Pagan to get the final two outs of the game. The 2.1 innings is the longest outing of the season for Pazos, matched only by his appearance against the Indians on April 28. Pazos is pitching well since the start of August, allowing only one unearned run, four hits, and zero home runs in six appearances, while logging a 1.05 WHIP. Thus far this season, he has been used exclusively in low-leverage situations. He is one to watch however, with his proclivity to miss bats as illustrated by his impressive 10.8 K/9 and 0.78 HR/9 for the year.
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