The Seattle Mariners have made a big move in the offseason, re-signing utilityman Sam Haggerty. Haggerty was acquired by the Mariners in a trade with the Cleveland Indians in 2019 and has since become an important part of the team. He has appeared in over 100 games for the Mariners, playing all over the infield and outfield. His versatility and athleticism have been a valuable asset to the team.
Haggerty has been a consistent contributor for the Mariners, batting .258 with 11 home runs and 46 RBIs in 2020. He also had a career-high .766 OPS last season. The Mariners have rewarded him for his efforts by bringing him back for the 2021 season.
In addition to re-signing Haggerty, the Mariners have also assigned infielder Cooper Hummel to their Triple-A affiliate, the Tacoma Rainiers. Hummel was acquired by the Mariners in a trade with the San Diego Padres in 2019. He has appeared in just three games for the Mariners, but has been a key contributor for the Rainiers. In 2020, he batted .279 with 11 home runs and 50 RBIs in just 85 games.
Hummer is expected to be an important part of the Rainiers’ lineup in 2021. He has shown he can be a productive hitter at the minor league level and could be a valuable asset for the Mariners if he can continue to develop.
The Mariners have made some important moves this offseason, re-signing Sam Haggerty and assigning Cooper Hummel to Tacoma. Both players have been key contributors for the Mariners in recent years and will continue to be important pieces of the team’s future success.
