Mariners Moose Tracks, 6/24/24: Giancarlo Stanton, Max Scherzer, Taijuan Walker
The IL giveth, and the IL taketh.
In Mariners news...
Oops! Looks like it was a sleepy Sunday news day for the Mariners.
Around the league...
- Max Scherzer was strong in his season debut outing for the Rangers.
- Old friend Taijuan Walker has been placed on the IL.
The Phillies have placed RHP Taijuan Walker on the 15-day IL with right index finger inflammation. Michael Mercado recalled from Lehigh Valley - he’ll pitch out of ‘pen for now.
— Paul Casella (@Paul_CasellaMLB) June 23, 2024
That lines up Spencer Turnbull to start Wednesday in Detroit against his former team.
- The Yankees have moved Giancarlo Stanton onto the IL, and called up Oswald Peraza.
Prior to today’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves:
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) June 23, 2024
• Placed OF/DH Giancarlo Stanton on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.
• Recalled INF Oswald Peraza (#91) from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Orelvis Martinez of the Blue Jays has received a suspension for violating the performance-enhancing drug policy.
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martinez has been suspended 80 games for violating MLB’s performance-enhancing drug policy. Martinez, 22, is Toronto’s top hitting prospect and made his big league debut Friday.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) June 23, 2024
Via the MLBPA, Orelvis released a statement concerning the decision.
The Major League Baseball Players Association issued the following statement on behalf of Orelvis Martinez: pic.twitter.com/67MIRF4T2k
— MLBPA Communications (@MLBPA_News) June 23, 2024
- Edwin Diaz was ejected for sticky stuff use, and had this to say:
“I use the same thing always.”
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 24, 2024
Edwin Diaz was shocked by his ejection tonight pic.twitter.com/IEF67osyfa