The Seattle Mariners bought excellent news on Tuesday.
The Mariners introduced they’ve reinstated left fielder Randy Arozarena from the 10-day injured record and optioned infielder/outfielder Connor Joe to Triple-A Tacoma.
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Arozarena has been on the IL since June 13 with a left hamstring pressure. It was the primary time he was positioned on the IL since August of 2021 when he performed for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Arozarena injured himself whereas making an attempt to beat out an infield floor ball in opposition to the Washington Nationals on June 12. The Mariners made the choice to place him on the shelf 4 days later (retroactive to June 13).
The 31-year-old is having a powerful season for Seattle, slashing .291/.377/.448 with a .825 OPS, seven residence runs, 33 RBI and 19 stolen bases in 71 video games. Arozarena hit a career-high 27 homers, posted a .760 OPS and stole 31 bases in 160 video games final season, which was his first full marketing campaign with the Mariners. He made the AL All-Star workforce as properly.
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The Mariners acquired Arozarena from the Rays on the 2024 MLB commerce deadline. He first made a reputation for himself with the Rays within the 2020 postseason, the place he helped lead Tampa Bay to a World Series look. In 20 postseason video games that 12 months, Arozarena slashed .377/.442/.831 with a 1.273 OPS, 10 homers and 14 RBI.
Arozarena didn’t have the identical postseason success with the Mariners final 12 months, hitting simply .188 with a .575 OPS and one homer in 12 video games. Still, the outfielder has confirmed to be a worthwhile participant for Seattle. He presently leads the workforce with a 2.5 bWAR and will make the All-Star workforce for the second straight season.
Seattle enters play on Tuesday with a 40-39 document and 1.5 recreation lead within the American League West division. They will start a sequence in opposition to the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight.
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This story was initially printed by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2026, the place it first appeared within the MLB part. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.