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Tommy La Stella: Officially released Thursday
Tommy La Stella was released by the Mariners on Thursday.La Stella passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment Tuesday and is now officially a free agent. The 34-year-old utility infielder was slashing just .190/.292/.238 through 24 plate appearances this season for Seattle. He also struggled with the Giants in 2022.
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Mariners' Tommy La Stella: Moved off 40-man roster
The Seattle Mariners designated Tommy La Stella for assignment Tuesday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster for right-hander Bryce Miller, whose contract was selected from Double-A Arkansas ahead of his MLB debut Tuesday versus the Athletics. La Stella began the season as Seattle's top designated hitter, but he hit just .190 with a .530 OPS and no home runs over 24 plate appearances. He could report to Triple-A Tacoma once he clears waivers, but La Stella has the right to refuse an assignment.
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Mariners' Tommy La Stella: Not in lineup Wednesday
Tommy La Stella is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.La Stella got the start as the designated hitter Tuesday in the loss to the Cubs, finishing 0-for-4 with a strikeout. The veteran infielder has gone just 1-for-13 (.077) with a .231 OPS to open the season. Cooper Hummel will hit eighth as the DH for Wednesday's game against right-hander Marcus Stroman.
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Mariners' Tommy La Stella: Fading into limited role
Tommy La Stella remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.Since serving as the Seattle Mariners' starting designated hitter in two of the first three contests, the lefty-hitting La Stella has now remained out of the lineup for four straight days, even while Seattle has faced two right-handed starting pitchers over that stretch. AJ Pollock, who slugged two home runs and drove in five in Tuesday's 11-2 win, will get a turn at DH on Wednesday and may have overtaken La Stella as the Mariners' preferred option at that spot against both right- and left-handed pitching.
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Mariners' Tommy La Stella: Takes seat Sunday
Tommy La Stella is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.The Seattle Mariners have faced four consecutive right-handed starting pitchers to begin the 2023 season, with the lefty-hitting La Stella serving as Seattle's designated hitter on two occasions. La Stella, who has gone 1-for-6 with a double between his two starts, may be in store for only a part-time role until he produces well enough at the plate to warrant more consistent opportunities.
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Mariners' Tommy La Stella: Doubles in shutout loss
Tommy La Stella went 1-for-3 with a double in a loss to the Guardians on Saturday.The veteran slotted into the designated hitter role and was the only other Seattle Mariners player besides Julio Rodriguez to hit safely. La Stella was also responsible for Seattle's only extra-base hit of the night, which also marked his first knock in his new digs.
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Mariners' Tommy La Stella: Encouraging showing Sunday
Tommy La Stella played five innings at third base and went 2-for-3 in Sunday's Cactus League tie with the Padres.Three days after getting work in the field at first base, La Stella tested his previously strained shoulder with work at the hot corner and seemingly came away without setbacks. The veteran appears to be nearing or at full health heading into Opening Day as he prepares to fill a utility role during the coming season.
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Mariners' Tommy La Stella: Getting infield work Friday
Tommy La Stella (shoulder) will partake in pregame work at third base before Friday's Cactus League game, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.La Stella was able to play first base Thursday against the Reds, and he's able to get some work at third in for the first time since developing some shoulder irritation. The veteran infielder is expected to be a utility player for Seattle in 2023, and he could get reps at designated hitter if his return to full defensive duties is delayed.
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Mariners' Tommy La Stella: Will play in field Thursday
Tommy La Stella (shoulder) will play in the field during Thursday's Cactus League game against the Reds, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.La Stella has been limited to DH duties because right shoulder irritation during this spring. The veteran infielder is expected to serve as a utility player for the Seattle Mariners in 2023, and he could be looking at more consistent playing time with Dylan Moore (oblique) starting the year on the injured list.
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Mariners' Tommy La Stella: Could play in field next week
Tommy La Stella (shoulder) could play in the field Wednesday for Seattle's Cactus League game against the Dodgers, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.La Stella has been dealing with right shoulder irritation this spring and has been limited to DH opportunities thus far. The 34-year-old infielder is expected to serve in a utility role, and the injury to Dylan Moore (oblique) could open up more playing time for La Stella to begin the 2023 campaign.
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