Mariners Moose Tracks, 6/4/24: Victor Robles, José Urquidy, and Tucupita Marcano
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In Mariners news...
- ICYMI, the Mariners have reportedly agreed to a deal with outfielder and former top prospect Victor Robles, who was released by the Washington Nationals last weekend. In a corresponding move, outfielder Jonatan Clase has been sent back down to Triple-A Tacoma.
- Mariners owner John Stanton expects the team to be active in the trade market this summer despite “substantial financial losses” due to ROOT Sports’ uncertain future.
- Check out Baseball America’s review of the Mariners’ 2024 international signing class. ($)
Around the league...
- Houston Astros RHP José Urquidy is getting a second opinion on his forearm injury, and may be headed for his second Tommy John surgery.
- San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is currently under MLB investigation for betting on baseball games and faces a potential lifetime ban from baseball. There are reportedly four other players who also face potential discipline for betting on baseball while in the minor leagues.
- The Baltimore Orioles have called up top prospect Connor Norby to make his MLB debut after second baseman Jorge Mateo was put in concussion protocol yesterday.
- Patrick Dubuque at Baseball Prospectus dives into the peculiar stolen base numbers of Washington Nationals outfielder Jesse Winker. ($)
- Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy has no timetable for his return after experiencing a setback in his rehab process. He recently felt pain in his ribcage while swinging a bat, and is shutdown from all baseball activity.