Potential Seattle Mariners September 1 call ups
Position Players on Seattle Mariners 40-man Roster
Abraham Toro
Abraham Toro is probably going to occupy one of those 28 spots. He’s a super-utility infielder whose bat can get hot at times. Additionally, Torro is fast. While the man he’s replacing, Dylan Moore, is on the Injured List, having that extra speed available to Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais will be helpful.
The multilingual Toro also brings energy. When Moore comes off the IL, the Mariners might have a decision to make about Toro. But for now, he’s the 26th guy on the roster.
Jarred Kelenic/Kyle Lewis/Alberto Rodriguez/Taylor Trammell/Derek Hill
The Seattle Mariners’ 40-man roster contains five outfielders in the minors.
Derek Hill will likely get the call as the former first round pick with major league experience. It’s a small sample size, but he’s had more success than either Jarred Kelenic or Taylor Trammell, with a career .240 batting average in 95 games. A true fourth outfielder with speed, Hill can play any of the outfield positions.
The next best option would be Kelenic. He’s the strongest defensively, and his efforts at AAA have to translate to the big leagues at some point. Let’s not forget that he’s only 22 years old.
Meanwhile, Kyle Lewis is doubtful because he’s not been the same player since his concussion on May 29. Don’t expect Alberto Rodriguez either; it’s not his time yet.
Derek Hill has homered in back-to-back games.
Not sure what Hill he's on, but let's keep rolling down it.
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