The Seattle Mariners outfield currently includes Rookie of the Year candidate Julio Rodriguez and the newly-extended Jesse Winker among others. On Friday, the team called up a 34-year-old veteran from Triple-A who has over 1,800 games of big league experience.
Mariners Recall OF Justin Upton
— Mariners PR (@MarinersPR) June 17, 2022
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Upton had been with the Los Angeles Angels from August 2017 until he was designated for assignment, and subsequently released by the club in early April. The four-time All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger Award winner signed a one-year deal with the Mariners in mid-May.
Through 12 games with the Triple-A Rainiers, Upton had gone nine-for-45 with two home runs, six RBIs, eight runs scored and six walks. He recorded 17 home runs and 41 RBIs with a .211/.296/.409 slash line in 89 games last season with the Angels.
Seattle and Los Angeles play Game 2 of a five-game series (with a doubleheader on Saturday) on Friday at T-Mobile Park.
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