Dylan Moore Moves Up Seattle Mariners History Books Despite Recent Struggles

Mired in a dreadful offensive slump that has seen him go two for his lst 54, Seattle Mariners' utility player Dylan Moore found a way to contribute on Friday night as the Mariners rallied for a crucial 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers.

And he also moved up an impressive list in team history, according to Mariners PR:

Moore came in as a pinch-baserunner in the 8th inning for Josh Naylor, recording his 11th stolen base this season, and the 115th stolen base of his career, the 6th most stolen bases in franchise history.

Brought in in 2019, Moore joins J.P. Crawford as the longest-tenured players on the M's roster. At the age of 33, he's hitting .197 with nine home runs, 19 RBIs and 11 steals, but his offensive slump has greatly reduced his playing time.

A career .205 hitter with 61 home runs, Moore has often been a solution against left-handed pitching, but now, even that role isn't getting him on the field.

But he's still a good runner and a versatile defender, having won the Gold Glove in the utility spot a season ago, and those roles can be valuable for the M's as they chase their first playoff berth since 2022.

The Mariners enter play on Saturday at 59-52 and in sole possession of the third and final wild card spot in the American League. They are two games up on the Rangers, who they will play again on Saturday at 1:10 p.m. PT.