The Mariners have acquired infielder Austin Shenton in a commerce with the Rays. Seattle will ship money concerns to Tampa Bay in return for Shenton. Each groups have confirmed the commerce. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Mariners designated right-handed pitcher JT Chargois for task.
Shenton started his skilled profession with the Mariners, who chosen him within the 2019 draft. The versatile defender rapidly labored his manner up the minor league ladder in Seattle’s system, hitting nicely at each step alongside the best way. In 120 video games throughout 4 ranges, he hit .299 with 46 doubles and 19 dwelling runs, good for a .940 OPS. Whereas he spent most of his time at third base, he additionally took reps at first base, second base, and each outfield corners.
Forward of the 2021 commerce deadline, the M’s dealt Shenton to the Rays in trade for right-handed reliever Diego Castillo. Funnily sufficient, the opposite participant Seattle despatched to Tampa Bay in that commerce was none aside from Chargois. (After transient stints with the Rays and Marlins, Chargois made his manner again to the Mariners this previous summer season. However extra on him in a second.) Accidents minimize into Shenton’s enjoying time within the Rays system in 2021 and ’22, however after his robust 2023 season (1.006 OPS in 134 video games between Double and Triple-A) the crew added him to the 40-man roster to guard him from the Rule 5 draft.
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