Impact Wong will take a seat on the bench with southpaw Andrew Heaney on the hill for the Rangers. Sam Haggerty will handle second base and hit ninth in Wong's absence.
MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
KOLTEN WONG
Sitting against southpaw Wong is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Texas.
Plunked twice in return Wong (wrist) went 0-for-1 with two hit-by-pitches in a loss to the Rangers on Monday.
Impact Wong didn't exactly have a soft landing in his return from a one-game absence, but he was able to get through his pair of plunkings unscathed. The veteran second baseman has been progressively clawing his way out of a cavernous early-season hole, hitting .370 (10-for-31) over his last nine games.
MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Listed in starting nine after all Wong (wrist) is starting at second base and batting ninth Monday against the Rangers.
Impact Wong wasn't listed in Seattle's initial starting lineup, but he was added to the card after J.P. Crawford was announced out shortly before first pitch. Wong is 3-for-9 with a double and five RBI through three games in May.
MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup Monday Wong (wrist) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.
Impact Wong injured hist wrist in Saturday's victory over the Astros and has yet to return to the lineup. Jose Caballero will hit eighth against Texas while handling the duties at second base.
MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out Sunday Wong (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
Impact Though Wong will take a seat for the series finale after he injured his left wrist in Saturday's 7-5 win, X-rays returned negative and the 32-year-old believes he'll be good to go after a couple days of treatment and some extra taping on the wrist, per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Jose Caballero will step in for Wong at the keystone Sunday.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
X-rays negative on wrist Wong (wrist) underwent X-rays that came back negative Saturday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Impact Wong was forced to exit Saturday's win over the Astros in the fifth inning after he landed on his left wrist awkwardly diving for a ground ball, but the postgame imaging is a good sign moving forward. Manager Scott Servais said after the contest that Wong is considered day-to-day heading into Sunday's series finale with Houston. Jose Caballero replaced him in Saturday's contest and could draw a start at second base Sunday.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Continues RBI barrage Friday Wong went 1-for-3 with a three-run double in a loss to the Astros on Friday.
Impact A day after breaking through with a pair of hits, including a two-run single, Wong cleared the bases in the fifth inning with his timely two-bagger. The veteran infielder is now hitting .417 (10-for-24) over his last seven games, raising his average 101 points to .195 in the process after he went 5-for-53 over his first 17 contests of the campaign.
MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wong tweaks approach, taps into something as bat heats up SEATTLE -- Kolten Wong was feeling the moment. After clearing the bases with a three-run double to the right-center gap in the fifth inning...
MAY 6, 2023 • MLB.COM
Rare success at plate Thursday Wong went 2-for-4 with a go-ahead two-run single in a win over the Athletics on Thursday.
Impact Highlights at the plate have been relatively rare for the veteran infielder thus far this season, but Thursday's two-run knock in the fourth inning was certainly one. The single snapped a 3-3 tie and would actually close out the scoring on the afternoon for either squad while pushing Wong's average over his last six games to a blistering .429 (9-for-21).
MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out Wednesday vs. lefty Wong is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
Impact Wong continues to not play against left-handed pitching, and the veteran infielder will begin Wednesday's game against the Athletics on the bench with JP Sears on the mound for Oakland. Jose Caballero is hitting eighth and playing in second base in Wong's place.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Tuesday against Oakland Wong is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Chen reports.
Impact Wong normally sits against southpaws, but in this case the veteran second baseman will begin Tuesday's contest on the bench against right-hander Mason Miller. Jose Caballeros gets the start at second base and will hit eighth.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not in lineup Wong is absent from the Mariners' lineup for Thursday's contest in Philadelphia, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.
Impact Wong has yet to make a start against a left-hander this season and will be on the bench for this one against southpaw Matt Strahm. Jose Caballero will be at second base.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Resting versus lefty Wong is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.
Impact The lefty-hitting Wong will retreat to the bench with southpaw Bailey Falter on the mound for Philadelphia. Rookie Jose Caballero will fill in at the keystone for Wong.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Three-hit afternoon in loss Wong went 3-for-4 with a run in a loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
Impact The veteran infielder has been mired in a season-long funk at the plate prior to Sunday, when he posted his most productive effort of the campaign. Wong had only one other multi-hit effort on his 2023 resume prior to three-knock afternoon, although he's also been partly victimized by an atypically low .182 BABIP and a big increase in flyball rate to a career-high 45.5 percent.
APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
David O'Brien: Among 244 major leaguers with 50 or more plate... - The Athletic Among 244 major leaguers with 50 or more plate appearances before Sunday, the Braves' Marcell Ozuna had the lowest batting average (.078), a...
APRIL 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Not starting Friday Wong isn't in the Mariners' lineup Friday against the Cardinals.
Impact Wong will take a seat Friday with the left-handed Steven Matz set to start the game for St. Louis. In his place, Jose Caballero will take over at second base and bat eighth.
APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kolten Wong determined to turn season around: 'Nothing is as bad as it seems' Wong has been hitting the ball too much in the air, and it's led to the slowest start of his MLB career, but he's confident he'll improve.
APRIL 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Takes seat against Brewers Wong is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Brewers, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact As has been the case for the majority of the season, Wong will take a seat with a left-hander on the mound. Jose Caballero will make his first ever start at second base and hit eighth against Eric Lauer and the Brewers.
APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting versus lefty Wong is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Rockies.
Impact Sam Haggerty will play second base and bat eighth with left-hander Austin Gomber on the mound for Colorado. Tommy La Stella is also sitting.
APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Productive as in-game replacement Wong entered Monday's extra-inning loss to the Cubs as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning and remained in the game at second base, going 2-for-2.
Impact Wong was able to contribute his first multi-effort of the season Monday, a rare positive development in what's been an otherwise rough start to the veteran's Mariners tenure. Wong is still carrying a .138/.257/.138 slash line through 35 plate appearances even after Monday's production, but he's been partly hamstrung by an atypically low .167 BABIP.
APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sits against southpaw Wong is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.
Impact The switch-hitting Sam Haggerty will get the nod at the keystone while the lefty-hitting Wong heads to the bench with southpaw Drew Smyly on the mound for Chicago. Wong started in each of the previous four contests, going 1-for-14 with two walks and an RBI.
APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians rally in 12th inning to beat Mariners 7-6
José Ramírez slid past catcher Cal Raleigh’s tag to score the winning run in the 12th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 7-6 victory over the Seattle MarinersAPRIL 9, 2023 • Associated Press
Out again Tuesday Wong isn't in the Mariners' lineup ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Angels.
Impact The lefty-hitting Wong will take a seat against the lefty-throwing Jose Suarez after starting just 1-for-13 at the plate this season through four games. Sam Haggerty will once again fill in at second base and bat seventh.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Monday Wong is absent from the Mariners' lineup Monday against the Angels.
Impact He's off to a 1-for-13 start at the Angels have lefty Reid Detmers on the mound, so it makes sense to give Wong a breather in this one. Sam Haggerty will handle second base.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On base twice Friday Wong went 1-for-4 with an RBI single and a walk in a loss to the Guardians on Friday.
Impact Wong and Julio Rodriguez kick-started the night for the Mariners in the opening frame, with the former's single bringing home the latter to give Seattle the early 1-0 lead. Wong also got on base via a walk in his next plate appearance and crossed the plate courtesy of Cal Raleigh's two-run double, making it a reasonably productive night following an 0-for-3 showing on Opening Day that included a hit-by-pitch and a run. The veteran second baseman should once again profile as a high-contact, frequent on-base presence with decent pop in 2023.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
