MIKE FORD NEWS

Lifts first homer Ford went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Angels.

Impact This was just Ford's second hit in six games played, and he's added a mediocre 1:6 BB:K. The 30-year-old was effective in the minors, but it's yet to translate against major-league pitching. He hit three homers and slashed .206/.302/.313 over 149 plate appearances with four clubs last year, but he's yet to earn anything more than a part-time role with the Mariners in 2023.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits safely in debut Ford, called up from Triple-A Tacoma earlier in the day, went 1-for-3 in a loss to the Rangers on Friday.

Impact The 30-year-old drew the start at designated hitter and was able to contribute a single in his first taste of big-league action this season. Ford generated a lackluster .206/.302/.313 slash line across 149 plate appearances with a whopping four major-league teams in 2022, and even with his success thus far this minor-league season in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, it remains to be seen how much he can contribute outside of the occasional power numbers.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected to MLB roster Seattle selected Ford's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

Impact Ford, 30, has earned his way into a major-league role with the Mariners after slashing .302/.427/.605 with 13 home runs, 11 doubles and 56 RBI across 49 games (211 plate appearances) this season at the Triple-A level. The left-handed hitter could get semi-regular looks at DH, though fantasy expectations should be tempered. He holds a career .201/.301/.387 slash line in the bigs.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To be called up Friday Ford will be called up by the Mariners on Friday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Ford forced Seattle's hand by exercising the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract Thursday. The 30-year-old journeyman could prove to be a solid addition to the big-league roster, even as a bench bat, seeing as he's delivered a .302/.427/.605 slash line with 13 homers and 56 RBI through 49 games this season at Triple-A Tacoma.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exercising opt-out clause Ford has exercised the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with the Mariners, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Seattle will have 48 hours to either promote Ford or grant him his release. Ford has crushed Triple-A pitching with Tacoma this season, posting a 1.031 OPS with 13 home runs over 49 games.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thriving at Tacoma Ford sports a .337/.439/.730 slash line with 16 extra-base hits and 39 RBI across 107 plate appearances over 24 games with Triple-A Tacoma.

Impact The 30-year-old has struggled with big-league arms after an encouraging initial 50-game cup of coffee with the Yankees back in 2019, when he posted a .259 average and .909 OPS across 163 plate appearances. However, Ford has been a terror with the Rainiers during his stints with them over the last two seasons, and his aforementioned impressive 2023 numbers are accompanied by a 14.0 percent walk rate and minuscule 11.2 percent strikeout rate. Ford's age and the fact he's been almost exclusively limited to playing first base and filling the designated hitter role throughout his long professional career dampens his overall prospects, but he could potentially get another crack at the majors at some point this season if he continues his current offensive tear down on the farm.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to minors The Angels outrighted Ford to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Impact Ford was one of three Angels recently designated for assignment to clear waivers, with pitcher Mike Mayers and outfielder Magneuris Sierra also getting outrighted to Triple-A on Sunday. The 30-year-old Ford is eligible to become a free agent this offseason and may have to settle for a minor-league deal after slashing .206/.302/.313 over 149 plate appearances in the majors this season between stops with the Angels, Mariners, Giants and Atlanta.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trout hits 38th homer, Lorenzen sharp as Angels beat A's 4-1

Mike Trout hit his 38th home run, Michael Lorenzen went five strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels continued their success against the Oakland Athletics with a 4-1 victory

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

DFA'd by Halos Ford was designated for assignment by the Angels on Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Ford has been a lineup regular at first base for the past month, but he's been removed from the 40-man roster after he posted a .231/.293/.374 slash line with three home runs and five RBI in 28 games for the Angels. Anthony Rendon (wrist) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move, though the Halos will be down one player for the next five games while Rendon serves a suspension.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jo Adell's 8th-inning RBI sends Angels past Athletics, 4-3

Jo Adell drove in Matt Duffy with a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels opened their final homestand of the season with a 4-3 victory over the O...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Out of Sunday's lineup Ford is not in Sunday's lineup against the Twins.

Impact Ford is hitting .242 with one double, three walks and seven strikeouts over his last 10 games. Matt Thaiss is starting at first base and hitting fifth.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up three hits Ford went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact Ford has endured a difficult September, hitting just .208 (40-for-48) even after Tuesday's three-hit game. This was his third multi-hit effort of the month. The 30-year-old first baseman is up to a .214/.318/.321 slash line with three home runs, 10 RBI, eight runs scored and three doubles through 45 contests, 23 of which have come with the Angels. Despite the poor hitting of late, he's still receiving more playing time than Matt Thaiss at first base.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Friday Ford is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Mariners.

Impact Ford started four straight games before taking a seat for Wednesday's matchup with the Guardians, and he finds himself on the bench again Friday. Matt Thaiss will receive another start at first base.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Wednesday Ford isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Guardians, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact Ford is getting a breather after he went 1-for-11 with a walk and two strikeouts over the last three games. Matt Thaiss will start at first base and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Altuve, Urquidy lead Astros to 9-1 victory over Angels

Jose Altuve had three hits and drove in three runs and José Urquidy pitched four-hit ball over seven innings as the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Angels 9-1

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Angels' Mike Ford explains shushing after homer, Yankees' Aaron Boone weighs in The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels continue their three-game series on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

AUGUST 31, 2022 • NJ.COM

Aaron Boone Reacts to Mike Ford's Controversial Home Run Celebration Mike Ford went yard against his former team on Monday night, flipping his bat before making a shushing gesture as he trotted around the base...

AUGUST 30, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Rasmussen wins 3rd start in row, Rays beat Angels for sweep

Drew Rasmussen won his third consecutive start, Manuel Margot got four hits and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-3 to complete a four-game sweep

AUGUST 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Angels 1B Walsh goes on IL with thoracic outlet syndrome

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to thoracic outlet syndrome on his left side

AUGUST 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Braves call up top prospect Grissom, bring back RHP Yates

The Atlanta Braves have made a couple of big moves

AUGUST 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Activated and DFA'd Atlanta reinstated Ford (neck) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday and designated him for assignment.

Impact With Ford coming off the 40-man roster and Adam Duvall (wrist) shifting to the 60-day injured list, Atlanta was able to open up spots for infielder Vaughn Grissom and reliever Kirby Yates (elbow), who were both activated in advance of Wednesday's series finale in Boston. It's the fourth occasion in which Ford has been designated for assignment this season, with the Mariners booting him off their 40-man roster twice and the Giants doing so once. The power-hitting first baseman/designated hitter will likely report to Triple-A Gwinnett if he isn't claimed off waivers.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox head into matchup with the Braves on losing streak

The Boston Red Sox aim to break their three-game slide when they take on the Atlanta Braves

AUGUST 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Braves look to break skid in game against the Red Sox

The Atlanta Braves look to break their three-game slide with a win against the Boston Red Sox

AUGUST 9, 2022 • Associated Press

New York Mets host the Atlanta Braves Sunday

The New York Mets face the Atlanta Braves on Sunday

AUGUST 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Acuna leads Braves against the Mets after 4-hit performance

The Atlanta Braves play the New York Mets after Ronald Acuña Jr. had four hits against the Mets on Friday

AUGUST 6, 2022 • Associated Press