2019 status: He is on the Mariners’ 40-man roster. He is projected to be on their 25-man roster as bench utility player, replacing Andrew Romine who became a free agent at the end of this season.
Defensive flexibility is his calling card.
Six gloves are in his locker. Remarkably, he is prepared to play all nine positions.
- “Since I’ve been in the National League for so long, I’m pretty comfortable in the utility role. [In the Majors] I’ve had starts at all the infield spots and all three outfield spots.