Seattle Mariners Acquire Weston Wilson to Boost Lineup

The Seattle Mariners are set to face a series of left-handed pitchers in their upcoming weekend series against the Boston Red Sox, starting with Ranger Suarez on Friday. In response, the Mariners selected the contract of utility player and right-handed hitter Weston Wilson from the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. Wilson has a career .351 on-base percentage against left-handed pitching, making him a valuable addition to the team. Dan Wilson, the Mariners manager, praised the versatility of Wilson, who has played every position in the field in his four-season major league career. Wilson will bat ninth and play third base in Friday's game, with starting third baseman J.P. Crawford getting a rest day. And with center fielder Julio Rodriguez back in the lineup after missing Thursday's game due to hamstring spasms, the Mariners are looking to make a strong showing against the Red Sox. But outfielder Luke Raley will be out of the lineup for the fourth-straight game due to back tightness and flu-like symptoms. So the Mariners will have to rely on other players to step up and fill the gaps. Wilson, who was originally selected in the 17th round of the 2016 MLB Draft, has played 21 games with the Baltimore Orioles this season, slashing .231/.348/.333 with a .681 OPS. He has hit a double and a home run with three RBIs, and the Mariners are hoping he can bring that same level of production to their lineup. The team's recent roster move is a clear indication of their strategy to take on the Red Sox's left-handed pitchers, and with Wilson on board, they are looking to make a strong statement. Wilson's contract was selected on Friday, and he will be looking to make an immediate impact. The Mariners designated utility player Miles Mastrobuoni for assignment in a corresponding move, citing his lack of minor league assignments as the reason for the decision.