Mariners Moose Tracks, 6/10/24: Ty France, Tyler Locklear, and Drew Thorpe
A light day of baseball news to start off your week.
In Mariners news...
- The Mariners announced a series of roster moves before their game yesterday. First baseman Ty France has officially been placed on the 10-day IL with a right heel fracture. Tyler Locklear, who was called up in a corresponding move, made his debut yesterday and had an important first hit.
Tyler Locklear's first MLB hit is a go-ahead double for the @Mariners! pic.twitter.com/i4Zy742X9R
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) June 9, 2024
Around the league...
- The Chicago White Sox are set to call up top pitching prospect Drew Thorpe to make his MLB debut tomorrow.
- A rare game-ending, 2-3 ground-ball double play concluded the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets’ 2024 London Series.
- Texas Rangers ace Max Scherzer made his first rehab start since April in his road to recovery from back surgery.
- The Chicago Cubs have reportedly “privately discussed” the possibility of pursuing Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ahead of the trade deadline.