As Brendan Donovan nears return, Mariners consider roster shake-up
The Seattle Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Seattle Mariners are actively seeking to strengthen their roster before Monday’s MLB trade deadline to boost their chances of winning a second consecutive AL West title, despite a recent slump in July.
- Injuries remain a concern, with veteran infielder J.P. Crawford managing a sore wrist and possibly facing an injured list stint, while Brendan Donovan is expected to return from the injured list soon.
- Top prospect Michael Arroyo is a strong candidate for promotion from Triple-A Tacoma, with some in the organization believing his hitting could immediately benefit the Mariners, especially against left-handed pitchers.
- Outfielder Stuart Fairchild, a Seattle native with MLB experience, is also being considered as a potential short-term option, possibly competing with Arroyo or Victor Robles for playing time.
- The Mariners are responding to high fan demand by adding a second promotional game featuring their mascot, Jimothy the raccoon, at T-Mobile Park on August 7.
