Mariners Moose Tracks, 5/20/24: Harry Ford, J.P. Crawford, and Jorge Polanco
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In Mariners news...
- Mariners top prospect Harry Ford records his fourth multi-hit game this month:
Can't get this guy out today.
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) May 19, 2024
The @Mariners' Harry Ford piles up 4 hits -- including his second triple in his past two games -- for the Double-A @ARTravs.
MLB's No. 28 prospect has four multihit games so far this month. pic.twitter.com/IM1DXEdvVm
- Shortstop J.P. Crawford is set to rejoin the team in New York for their series against the Yankees after an IL stint due to an oblique strain. Second baseman Jorge Polanco is also expected to be back in the lineup in the coming days after battling hamstring tightness.
Around the league...
- New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz is open to taking on a new role within the club amid recent struggles this season.
- The Chicago Cubs are reportedly promoting infield prospect Luis Vazquez to the majors.
- Recent data shows that players are slowing down their swings when hitting in a two-strike count.
- Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers tied a club record by hitting home runs in five straight games.
- The Atlanta Braves are looking at RHP Zach Eflin as a potential trade target prior to the deadline.