Mariners put shortstop Marte on 15-day DL, recall Taylor from Tacoma

CINCINNATI — In the end, the Mariners opted Sunday not to play short-handed for even a few days while shortstop Ketel Marte recovers from a sprained left thumb.

The Mariners placed Marte on the 15-day disabled list and replaced him by recalling shortstop Chris Taylor from Triple-A Tacoma.

“Everything indicates that it shouldn’t be any longer than 15 days,” manager Scott Servais said. “It’s not as bad as we originally thought. He’s certainly playing at a very high level, and we love having him in our lineup.

“But every team has to deal with this stuff. You plan for these things by having guys who can come up and fill a role. We feel we have adequate guys to step in.”

The Mariners chose to recall Taylor instead of Luis Sardinas, who was optioned to Tacoma on May 14 in order to get regular playing time after getting just 27 plate appearances in 12 big-league games.

Taylor departed Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on a red-eye flight Saturday night and was in uniform — but not in the starting lineup — for Sunday’s series finale against the Reds at Great American Ball Park.

Utilityman Shawn O’Malley started at shortstop, but Taylor is expected to be in the lineup for Monday’s game against Oakland at Safeco Field.

Marte suffered the injury when he jammed his thumb on a slide while stealing second base in the fifth inning of Saturday’s 4-0 victory over the Reds. He is batting .276 and tracking at a plus-12 rating for the season in defensive runs saved.

Taylor, 25, arrives after batting .294 with a .374 on-base percentage in 39 games for the Rainiers. That followed a poor spring in which he lost out to Sardinas in the competition to be the club’s utility infielder.

“I worked on some things with Bro — Scott Brosius, our hitting coach (at Tacoma),” Taylor said. “One slight mechanical adjustment, and everything just kind of clicked form there.

“I have a move with my back elbow that I make that was causing me to be late (on pitches). I just moved the elbow; started with it up a little bit higher.”

Taylor attributed his poor spring to an effort to implement changes in his swing while competing for a job.

“I expected to be able to come in and for it to be able to work right away,” he said. “It doesn’t always work like that. I was fighting some of my old moves. That made it even more difficult. It’s something you have to go through.

“That’s actually what spring training is for, but the situation I was in — I was competing (for a roster spot). There was pressure on me to play well. That’s all part of it. I had to go through that to get to where I am now.

“Right now, I feel good. So I think it was for the best.”

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Sports

X
Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for March 8-17

The Athlete of the Week nominees for March 8-17. Voting closes at… Continue reading

X
Silvertips’ playoff picture coming together as season hits final week

Everett is officially the Western Conference’s No. 3 seed and is likely heading into a matchup with Kelowna or Vancouver.

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Tremayne Anchrum (72) against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Seahawks add to position of need, sign guard Tremayne Anchrum Jr.

The 25-year-old has played in 31 games, starting once, since being drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 2020.

Everett Community College head coach Chet Hovde watches as the women's team practices on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in Everett, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
EvCC coach Chet Hovde, who ‘lived for’ basketball, dies at 77

Coach Hovde graduated from Everett High School in 1965. He spent 33 years as the women’s basketball coach at the community college.

Jackson’s Ian Friedrichsen celebrates his goal with his teammates during the game against Bothell on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Prep boys soccer: 5 things to watch for the 2024 season in Snohomish County

A look at the top local storylines for this high school boys soccer season

Jackson’s Rachel Sysum is hugged by Leneyah Mitchell after hitting a home run during the game against Bothell on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Prep softball: 5 things to watch for the 2024 season in Snohomish County

A look at the top local storylines to keep an eye on this high school softball season.

X
Prep roundup for Friday, March 15

Prep roundup for Friday, March 15: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results… Continue reading

Glacier Peak’s Samantha Christensen runs to home plate to celebrate her home run with her teammates during the game against Snohomish on Friday, March 15, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
GALLERY: Glacier Peak softball tops rival Snohomish

The Grizzlies prevail 9-5 in a clash of area powers.

X
Prep roundup for Thursday, March 14

Prep roundup for Thursday, March 14: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results… Continue reading

The Washington Wolfpack logo is revealed during the Everett AFL team unveiling at Tony V's Garage in Everett, Washington onThursday, Oct. 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Everett’s new arena football team to have 4 televised games

The NFL Network will broadcast 30 AFL games this season, including two Wolfpack home games.

Washington coach Mike Hopkins yells to the team during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against California, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Seattle. California won 82-80. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Looking back at Mike Hopkins’ turbulent tenure as UW men’s basketball coach

The departing Huskies coach had highs early, but the good times didn’t last long.

X
Prep roundup for Saturday, March 16

Prep roundup for Saturday, March 16: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results… Continue reading

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.