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Mariners DFA Rickie Weeks to make room for Danny Farquhar

Published Jun. 14, 2015 2:28 a.m. ET

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The Seattle Mariners took a flier on veteran Rickie Weeks as a potential DH/outfield type in 2015, but it hasn't paid off: the club designated him for assignment on Saturday to facilitate the return of reliever Danny Farquhar from Triple-A Tacoma. 

In 95 plate appearances in 2015, Weeks was slashing just .167/.263/.250, and as Prospect Insider pointed out, only had three total extra-base hits (two of them being home runs). 

With Seattle struggling to field a consistent offensive lineup, Weeks just didn't have a role, especially with his lack of consistent playing time.

Seattle now has ten days to trade, release or send Weeks to Triple-A (if he clears waivers). 

Prospect Insider speculates that with Weeks out of the picture, sluggers Mark Trumbo (off to a tough start himself) and Nelson Cruz may have to split some time in the outfield. 

(h/t Prospect Insider) 

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