The Mariners have designated infielder Taylor Motter for assignment, the team announced. His 40-man roster spot will go to catcher/outfielder Chris Herrmann, whom they selected from Triple-A Tacoma.
Motter has been with the Mariners organization since they acquired him from the Rays in November 2016, though he may now be on his way to another franchise. With one minor league option remaining, a club could acquire Motter in a trade or via waivers and use him as depth.
The 28-year-old Motter hasn’t impressed offensively since debuting in 2016, having recorded a .198/.269/.326 line in 390 trips to the plate. Motter brings defensive versatility, though, with major league experience at every position but catcher (including one appearance as a pitcher).
Wow…bold move
Wtf is that picture lol
My thoughts exactly!
He’s on the outside looking in 😉
I literally thought that as soon as I saw it. And I knew someone else would comment about it too.
He plays many positions but his best is behind the camera…
Only Motter knows…
That photo makes me shutter
He tries to photograph bigfoot in his spare time
Does he wear PF Flyers?
Shoe a** does
In his place, theyre finally giving Ernie a shot, he’s been the photographer for Tacoma for 30 years.
Francona loves guys who are the “can play every position but none of them very well” type so I wouldn’t at all be surprised to see the Indians get him
Plus he has options remaining, so he can be stashed away at AAA again.
If you like a one-dimensional pull hitting rally killer- by all means. And I like Motter-Pop!!
Took my twins to the Oakland A’s game where Motter hit his Grand Salami to LF (for a change) Hope we keep him