Mariners Option Outfielder

 

There were high hopes for him returning from the injured list but, instead, he's disappointed greatly. 

The Seattle Mariners have optioned outfielder Kyle Lewis to Triple-A Tacoma. 

Mariners roster moves:

🔹 Diego Castillo, RHP, reinstated from 15-day Injured List.
🔹 Dylan Moore, INF/OF, reinstated from 10-day Injured List.
🔹 Brennan Bernardino, LHP, optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.
🔹 Kyle Lewis, OF, optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.

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Lewis was absolutely crushing the ball during his minor league rehab stint, having many fans optimistic that he could make a significant impact for the Mariners upon his return. 

The complete opposite happened.

In 14 games since returning from the injured list, Lewis has hit .098/.196/.171, with one home run and two RBIs. He also struck 18 times while walking just five times. 

Those numbers are unacceptable and, as a result, the Mariners are sending him back to Triple-A in the hopes that he can find his timing again and return as the player everyone was hoping to see. 

We'll likely see the twenty-seven year old back with the Mariners before the season's end. 

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