The Mariners will be without one of their biggest off-season acquisitions for at least the next week, placing INF Brendan Donovan on the 10-day IL with a groin strain.
Donovan appeared to suffer the injury in Friday’s series opener against the Rangers, a game where he had to make multiple tough plays on bunts.
Will Wilson gets the call up from Tacoma and will take Donovan’s roster spot. Wilson appeared in 34 games with Cleveland last season, slashing .192/.267/.244.
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For those wondering why the Mariners didn’t select Colt Emerson after signing him to a then record-breaking extension, Emerson is currently dealing with a wrist injury that will keep him out of Triple-A Tacoma’s next couple of games. Mariners GM Justin Hollander said they will reassess Emerson on Thursday and see how he’s doing.
Here’s to a speedy recovery for Brendan Donovan.
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