The Seattle Mariners have claimed outfielder Phillip Ervin from the Cincinnati Reds. Ervin, a 2013 1st round draft pick of the Reds, was designated for assignment on Friday. Ervin is joining several other now former Reds in the Seattle organization, who in recent years have picked up infielder Shed Long Jr. as well as outfield prospect Taylor Trammell.
From 2017-2019 Phillip Ervin was an average Major League hitter for the Cincinnati Reds. He played in 200 games and picked up 571 plate appearances in that time, hitting .262/.326/.438 with 23 doubles, 8 triples, 17 home runs, 14 steals, 42 walks, and he struck out 138 times.