The Mariners despatched catcher Seby Zavala outright to Triple-A Tacoma. Seattle designated him for project on Friday once 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 couple of days earlier when Castillo hit the injured listing. Seattle didn’t want a fifth starter for a couple 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 sport earlier than being DFA for the third time of the season.
Zavala was presumably conscious that this keep on the roster might be temporary. He not less than picked up a couple 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 elements of 5 seasons within the majors.
As was the case when Zavala cleared waivers for the primary two instances this season, he has the best to elect free company. It’s likelier he’ll settle for the project and stick round as harm insurance coverage for Raleigh and Garver. Zavala would change into a minor league free agent firstly of the offseason until the M’s name him again up.
