The Twins have claimed infielder Taylor Motter off waivers from the Mariners, per announcements from both teams. Motter will report to the Twins’ Triple-A affiliate.
Motter, whom the Mariners designated on Sunday, will now join his third major league organization. Motter debuted with the Rays in 2016 and has since racked up 390 plate appearances at the game’s highest level. While Motter hasn’t hit much (.198/.269/.326), he has done his best to offset a lack of offense with defensive versatility. The 28-year-old is primarily a shortstop, but he has also totaled at least 10 games’ experience at every corner position and second base.
Motter has spent most of this season at Triple-A, and given that he has an option remaining, he’s able to serve as minors depth without issue. But it’s possible he’ll eventually get an opportunity at short in Minnesota, where starter Ehire Adrianza has been woeful at the plate.
Best pic of him really? Lol
“Tyler” Motter?
Trevor Bauer – Tyler Bauer
Tyler Motter – Taylor Motter
Same difference
Taylor Rogers, Tyler Rogers
Tyler Perry
Tyler Swift
Tylermade Golf clubs
What a get! I think some Motter Pops at Target Field this summer will be just what us Twins fans need. Welcome to Twins Territory, Tay-Tay!!
Tay-Tay? Cool beans…..
I can picture him doing great things on the roster
As a Mariners fan, I’m glad he is gone. Good luck with the Twins.
Yep
It doesn’t motter, he never makes the Twins 25 man….
What’s the motter with you? Where’s your optimism?
Would have thought the Blue Jays would have taken a flyer on him considering their Spinal Tap Drummer situation at shortstop.
Nice!
This thread is hilarious.