The Seattle Mariners have made a big move in their organization, calling up Mike Ford from the minors and optioning Taylor Trammell to Tacoma. This move is sure to have an impact on the Mariners’ lineup and could be a sign of things to come.
Mike Ford is a first baseman who has been playing in the minors since 2015. He has had a successful career in the minors, batting .286 with a .847 OPS and 13 home runs in 2019. Ford is also known for his excellent plate discipline, walking more than he strikes out in each of the last two seasons.
Taylor Trammell is a highly-touted prospect who was acquired by the Mariners in a trade with the San Diego Padres last season. Trammell has had an up-and-down season in the minors, batting .236 with a .704 OPS and four home runs. He has also struggled with strikeouts, striking out in over 30% of his plate appearances.
The Mariners are hoping that Ford can provide some much-needed production at first base. The team has struggled offensively this season, ranking near the bottom of the league in runs scored and batting average. Ford could provide a spark to the lineup and help the team turn things around.
Trammell will get a chance to work on his game in Tacoma and hopefully make an impact when he returns. He is still a young player with plenty of potential, and the Mariners are hoping he can develop into a productive major leaguer.
The Seattle Mariners have made an interesting move by calling up Mike Ford and optioning Taylor Trammell to Tacoma. It remains to be seen how this move will affect the team, but it could be a sign of things to come for the Mariners as they look to improve their lineup and compete for a playoff spot.
