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Gregorius will hit third and play second base for Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, Paul Braverman of the Tacoma Rainiers reports. Gregorius signed with the Mariners on a minor-league contract in early June, but his organizational debut was delayed by visa issues. The veteran infielder could join the big-league roster at some point this summer if he plays well in the Pacific Coast League, but he'll need to be added to the 40-man roster first.
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Gregorius signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Thursday, Russell Dorsey of Bally Sports reports. Gregorius signed with Algodoneros de Union Laguna of the Mexican League on May 2 and has since recorded a 1.208 OPS with 11 homers. He will serve as an organizational depth piece at Triple-A Tacoma, but the 33-year-old shortstop could work his way onto the Mariners' bench if he continues to hit the cover off the ball. Gregorius slashed .210/.263/.304 in 232 plate appearances with the Phillies last season.
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Gregorius signed a contract Monday with Algodoneros de Union Laguna of the Mexican League. Gregorius was released by the Phillies last August after batting just .210/.263/.304 through 232 plate appearances and then apparently failed to attract offseason interest from major-league organizations. The veteran shortstop also struggled with Philadelphia during the 2021 season and might be done with MLB-affiliated ball at age 33.
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The Phillies released Gregorius on Thursday. With Philadelphia bringing second baseman Jean Segura (finger) back from the 60-day injured list ahead of Thursday's series opener against the Nationals, Gregorius was in line to lose his role as the everyday shortstop to rookie Bryson Stott, who had been filling in at the keystone during Segura's absence. Stott has been inconsistent as a hitter this season, but he's still been a more productive option of late than Gregorius, who slashed .181/.234/.284 in 167 plate appearances since being activated from the IL on June 5. The 32-year-old still has some value as a defender, though he would have had limited utility off the Philadelphia bench as a left-handed hitter who wouldn't have been a platoon option. Gregorius should get a shot with another organization, but his days as an everyday starter at shortstop for anything more than a short-term basis may be over.
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Gregorius isn't starting Friday against the Pirates. Gregorius has started mainly against right-handed pitchers this year, and he'll get a day off with southpaw Jose Quintana starting for the Pirates on Friday. Johan Camargo is taking over at shortstop and batting ninth.
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