Astros end Mariners' winning streak at 14; J-Rod scratched
The Houston Astros ended the Seattle Mariners’ winning streak at 14 games, with Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez homering in a 5-2 victoryJULY 23, 2022 • Associated Press
Mariners' Justin Upton refuses minors assignment, chooses FA
Justin Upton is a free agent againJULY 23, 2022 • Associated Press
Optioned, elects free agency Upton elected free agency after being optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact Upton saw sporadic playing time over the last few weeks and will lose his spot on the active roster after Kyle Lewis (concussion) was reinstated from the injured list Friday. Upton hit just .125 with a homer, three RBI and two runs over 17 games with the Mariners but will attempt to seek out other options as a free agent.
JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On base twice Sunday Upton went 1-for-2 with a walk and a run in a win over the Blue Jays on Sunday.
Impact Upton drew the start in left field and had a reasonably productive day from the No. 8 spot in the order. The veteran outfielder had most recently been in the lineup last Monday, and he hadn't hit safely in a start since June 25.
JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sits after two straight starts Upton is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres.
Impact He'll retreat to the bench after going 0-for-8 with four strikeouts while starting in both of the past two games. Even with Jesse Winker set to miss the rest of the week while serving a suspension and with Kyle Lewis (concussion) and Taylor Trammell (hamstring) still stuck on the injured list, the righty-hitting Upton may still be forced to settle for short-side platoon work in the corner outfield or at designated hitter. Dylan Moore, Abraham Toro and Sam Haggerty all look to be ahead of Upton in the pecking order for playing time.
JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
First Mariner homer comes in clutch Upton hit a solo home run in his only at-bat against the Athletics on Saturday.
Impact Upton didn't start the contest, but he was brought in as a pinch hitter with Seattle down a run in the eighth inning. The veteran chose a good time to hit his first long ball as a member of the Mariners, going deep to left field to tie the score. It was just the second extra-base hit this season for Upton, who has struggled with a .152/.282/.273 slash line through 39 plate appearances.
JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup Saturday Upton isn't starting Saturday's game against the Athletics.
Impact Upton hasn't had much playing time recently and will be out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive game. Sam Haggerty is starting in right field and batting ninth.
JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Still not starting Upton is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Oakland.
Impact Upton will get a breather for a third consecutive matchup after he went 0-for-5 with four strikeouts over his last two games. Sam Haggerty is taking over in right field and batting ninth.
JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains on bench Wednesday Upton isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Orioles.
Impact Upton went 2-for-16 with an RBI, three walks and nine strikeouts over his last five games and will be on the bench for a second consecutive matchup. Sam Haggerty is taking over in right field with Abraham Toro serving as the designated hitter.
JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Tuesday Upton is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Orioles.
Impact Upton started the past four games and will take a seat after going 2-for-12 with an RBI, two walks and seven strikeouts. The 34-year-old has been a regular in the lineup since being promoted by the Mariners on June 18, but the acquisition of Carlos Santana, who is starting Tuesday, could result in a diminished role.
JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Appel arrives in big year for No. 1 draft picks
Mark Appel is proof that even for a No. 1 draft pick, the road to the major leagues is sometimes a bumpy oneJUNE 27, 2022 • Associated Press
Extends on-base streak Saturday Upton, who went 1-for-3 with a walk in a win over the Angels on Saturday, has now reached safely in six straight games.
Impact The veteran has just one extra-base hit, a double, over his first 31 plate appearances in a Mariners uniform, but his ability to get on base consistently of late is encouraging. Upton can still play the corner outfield spots and has made an appearance apiece in right and left field thus far, but the DH role that has served as his primary path to playing time so far could become mostly unavailable as part of the domino effect of Kyle Lewis' eventual return from a concussion.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners hold off Angels despite another Trout home run
Julio RodrĂguez homered and scored twice, Eugenio Suárez had three hits and an RBI, and Seattle defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 despite Mike Trout’s sixth home run against the...JUNE 25, 2022 • Associated Press
Not starting Thursday Upton isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.
Impact Upton started in the last six games and went 2-for-19 with a double, an RBI, two walks and eight strikeouts during that time. Eugenio Suarez will serve as the designated hitter while Abraham Toro starts at third base Thursday.
JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MLB standardizes how baseballs are prepped to be put in play
Major League Baseball is standardizing procedures for rubbing baseballs and their removal from humidors in an effort to establish more consistency amid complaints about slickness t...JUNE 21, 2022 • Associated Press
Serving as DH in matinee Upton (head) is serving as the designated hitter and batting sixth in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Angels.
Impact Upton was hit in the head by a pitch during Friday's win over the Angels but is feeling better Saturday and will be in the lineup for the first half of the twin bill. He went 0-for-2 with a strikeout prior to exiting Friday's matchup.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Angels' Lorenzen Rips MLB After Hitting Justin Upton in Head The L.A. starter called out MLB for providing “slick” baseballs to pitchers this season.
JUNE 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Feeling better after HBP Manager Scott Servais said after Friday's win over the Angels that Upton is "feeling OK" after being hit in the head by a pitch during the game, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle...
Impact Upton made his Mariners debut Friday but was removed from the game in the bottom of the fifth inning after being hit by a pitch. In spite of the outfielder's early departure, Servais is hopeful that the 34-year-old will be available to serve as the designated hitter Saturday against the Angels.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners' Ray loses no-hit bid on ball off his own glove
Robbie Ray lost a no-hitter with two outs in the seventh inning on a grounder that bounced off his own glove in the Seattle Mariners’ 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsJUNE 18, 2022 • Associated Press
Mariners' Justin Upton hit in helmet by a pitch during third at-bat of MLB return Justin Upton, who was called up Friday, was struck in the helmet on a pitch by the Los Angeles Angels' Michael Lorenzen in the fifth inning.
JUNE 18, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Upton recalled to aid struggling offense SEATTLE -- The Mariners are looking for just about any offensive spark they can find right now, and on Friday, they turned to one of the gam...
JUNE 18, 2022 • MLB.COM
Joins big-league club Upton was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma by the Mariners on Friday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact Upton was cut by the Angels shortly before Opening Day and joined the Mariners on a major-league deal May 21, and he's spent the past few weeks getting up to speed with Tacoma. The 35-year-old had a .200/.288/.378 slash line in 12 games at Triple-A, though he's hit better of late, going 5-for-12 with a double, two RBI and four runs over his last four contests. Upton should split playing time in right field with Taylor Trammell, who has an .812 OPS in 21 games this year.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Castro, Candelario homer, Tigers beat Guardians 2-1
Harold Castro homered for the third time in three games, Jeimer Candelario also connected and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1MAY 29, 2022 • Associated Press
Once-hopeful Mariners sinking after awful 30-day stretch
The Seattle Mariners started the season with the hope of ending the longest playoff drought in the majorsMAY 26, 2022 • Associated Press
