JUSTIN UPTON NEWS

Needs time in minors to build up Mariners manager Scott Servais said Sunday that Upton will report to the team's extended spring training complex in Arizona to work out for about a week before advancing to Triple-...

Impact Though Upton inked a major-league deal with Seattle on Saturday, he'll need some time to pick up reps at the plate after he had been on the open market since early April when the Angels elected to release him. Once the Mariners are confident that he's regained his timing at the plate and is in good physical condition, Upton could challenge for an everyday role at one of the corner-outfield spots. Aside from hotshot rookie Julio Rodriguez, the Mariners have gotten little offensive production this season from their other outfield and designated-hitter options.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners sign Justin Upton to 1-year MLB deal The Mariners announced Saturday that they have signed four-time All-Star outfielder Justin Upton to a one-year Major League deal. Upton, 34,...

MAY 22, 2022 • MLB.COM

LEADING OFF: MLB investigates Anderson-Donaldson incident

Chicago White Sox star Tim Anderson has accused Yankees slugger Josh Donaldson of making a racist remark during Saturday’s game and Major League Baseball is looking into the incide...

MAY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Mariners sign veteran slugger Justin Upton to 1-year deal

The Seattle Mariners have signed veteran slugger Justin Upton to a one-year contract

MAY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Signs with the Mariners Upton signed a major-league contract with the Mariners on Saturday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact After being released by the Angels on April 8, Upton remained unsigned to this point in the season. The Mariners are now signing him to their major-league roster, while they'll only be responsible for paying him about $550,000. Upton still possesses the ability to hit for power, launching 17 homers in 90 games last season, but his .211 average was a liability and the Angels elected to move on this spring. He'll likely alternate between the outfield and designated hitter with Seattle.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wade scores on 9th-inning grounder, Angels top Marlins 4-3

Pinch-runner Tyler Wade slid home when Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas bobbled Max Stassi’s grounder in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels swept a two-game interleague ser...

APRIL 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Peña homers with parents watching, Astros thump Angels 13-6

Jeremy Peña hit his first major league home run while his parents were being interviewed on the broadcast, Kyle Tucker went deep twice and the Houston Astros pounded the Los Angele...

APRIL 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Released by Angels Upton was released by the Angels on Friday.

Impact Upton was designated for assignment Saturday since the Angels are choosing to rely more on their young outfielders in 2022. The Angels will now be responsible for his $28 million salary this season, and the 34-year-old will be free to sign with another team. Upton appeared in 90 games last year and slashed .211/.296/.409 with 17 homers, 47 runs, 41 RBI and four steals. However, it wouldn't be surprising to see him carve out playing time as a veteran presence in a team's outfield this year.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Might Boston Red Sox sign Justin Upton who Angels designated for assignment Saturday? Justin Upton is a right-handed hitting outfielder, the type of player the Red Sox could use.

APRIL 2, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Cutting ties with Justin Upton may have been the right decision, but the Angels must answer for another failed contract This is the second consecutive season the Angels will be paying an aging superstar millions of dollars to play elsewhere.

APRIL 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Angels cut OF Justin Upton, still owe $19.5 million

The Los Angeles Angels have designated Justin Upton for assignment despite owing the slugging outfielder $19.5 million this season

APRIL 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Angels parting ways with outfielder Justin Upton Veteran outfielder Justin Upton was designated for assignment by the Angels on Saturday, marking the second consecutive year in which the te...

APRIL 2, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Los Angeles Angels Designate Justin Upton for Assignment Veteran slugger Justin Upton has been designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels, despite his hefty salary of $28 million for the 2...

APRIL 2, 2022 • NESN.COM

Angels designate Justin Upton for assignment The Angels have designated outfielder Justin Upton for assignment, the team announced on Saturday. The Angels will now have seven days to ei...

APRIL 2, 2022 • MLB.COM

Angels designating veteran outfielder Justin Upton for assignment: Sources Los Angeles owes Upton $28 million this season, which is the final year of his five-year, $106 million contract.

APRIL 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Designated for assignment Upton was designated for assignment Friday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Upton hasn't recorded a wRC+ above 92 since 2018, which simply isn't good enough for a corner outfielder. The Angels will eat $28 million by letting him go, which looks like a clear sign of faith in young outfielders Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh, who have plenty of potential but haven't put it all together yet. Despite his recent struggles, Upton could still generate interest on the open market, as he'll cost the minimum for any potential suitor. He may fit on the short side of a platoon somewhere, as he struggled to a 76 wRC+ against righties last year but managed a 130 wRC+ against lefties.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angels aim for stars with Trout, Ohtani, Rendon all healthy

The Los Angeles Angels’ two AL Most Valuable Players are both fully healthy

MARCH 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Could see time at first base Upton could see time at first base this season, reports MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger.

Impact Upton is in his final year with the Angels and appears ready to fill in wherever needed, including at a position he's never played at before. If Upton does see time at first base it could come in a platoon role against left-handed pitching, splitting time with Jared Walsh.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE