The Mariners despatched catcher Seby Zavala outright to Triple-A Tacoma. Seattle designated him for project on Friday after they promoted Emerson Hancock to take Luis Castillo’s spot within the rotation.
That was a predictable transaction. The M’s had solely promoted Zavala a number of days earlier when Castillo hit the injured checklist. Seattle didn’t want a fifth starter for a number of days between Castillo’s IL placement and the Hancock recall. They briefly added to their depth behind the plate by calling Zavala to function the #3 catcher behind Cal Raleigh and Mitch Garver. Zavala didn’t get right into a recreation earlier than being DFA for the third time of the season.
Zavala was presumably conscious that this keep on the roster could possibly be temporary. He no less than picked up a number of days of main league pay. Acquired from Arizona within the Eugenio Suárez deal, Zavala has hit .154 in 18 video games for Seattle this season. He’s hitting .188/.325/.376 throughout 33 contests with Tacoma. The 31-year-old defensive specialist has a .205/.268/.345 slash over components of 5 seasons within the majors.
As was the case when Zavala cleared waivers for the primary two occasions this season, he has the suitable to elect free company. It’s likelier he’ll settle for the project and stick round as damage insurance coverage for Raleigh and Garver. Zavala would turn into a minor league free agent initially of the offseason until the M’s name him again up.