Mariners Moose Tracks, 7/10/24: Wander Franco, Phil Maton, and Jazz Chisholm, Jr.
Future Mariner Jazz Chisholm, Jr.?
Good morning everyone! Let’s dig into the latest news from around the league.
In Mariners news...
- The Mariners made a mid-season international signing.
Welcome to the @Mariners family!
— Mariners Player Development (@MsPlayerDev) July 9, 2024
We’ve signed 20-year-old RHP Chia-Shi Shen out of Taiwan. #TridentsUp pic.twitter.com/aWAA7nt0dz
Around the league...
- Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been officially charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor in the Dominican Republic.
- The latest from the rumor mill is that the Marlins appear increasingly likely to deal outfielder Jazz Chisholm, Jr. in advance of the trade deadline.
- The Mets acquired right-hander Phil Maton in a minor swap with the Rays.
- It seemed like only a matter of time — Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow is hitting the injured list with lower back tightness.
- The Guardians’ José Ramírez is the latest player to join the 2024 Home Run Derby field.
- A very weird and fascinating ranking.
here is how many times each team has had a player go on the paternity list since 2021
— BrooksGate (@Brooks_Gate) July 9, 2024
(births during the season) pic.twitter.com/ZSFre4S6kP
Anders’ picks...
- A semi-professional women’s soccer team is coming to Ballard in spring 2025!