Samad Taylor

The Mariners optioned Samad Taylor to Triple-A Tacoma.

Fantasy Impact

Taylor heads back to Triple-A with Dylan Moore activated from the injured list. He went 1-for-8 in limited at-bats.

Samad Taylor is back in the Mariners’ starting lineup against the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

The righty’s batting ninth in right field Wednesday, chasing down drives against Tyler Anderson for the Mariners.

The Mariners selected the contract of Samad Taylor from Triple-A Tacoma.

Fantasy Impact

Taylor takes the roster spot of Dylan Moore who was placed on the injured list. He is hitting .321 with five home runs and six steals to start the season in Tacoma.

Samad Taylor went deep in Friday’s Cactus League loss to the Padres, blasting a solo home run in the ninth inning.

Fantasy Impact

Taylor entered as a defensive replacement in the fourth inning and struck out in his first at-bat before redeeming himself with a 100.4 mph exit velocity blast off Francis Pena. The 26-year-old speedster is fighting for a bench role on Seattle’s Opening Day roster and will need a strong spring to secure a spot.

The Mariners designated Samad Taylor for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Taylor was DFA'd to make room for the acquisition of Blake Hunt. He'll look to draw some interest on the waiver wire.