Did Shed Long, Jr. get fired on his day off, so to speak?
Unfortunately for him, that may be the case. As the 2020 Mariners roster was already overstuffed with utility-type players like Long, his injury shortened season and poor production due to that injury came at the worst possible time for his young MLB career. The 2021 roster is just as chock-full of utility player competition that Long will have to contend with.
After a very strong 2020, Dylan Moore seems to have mostly reserved his spot at second base, which is Long’s best position. Unless a trade or free agent signing for a left fielder happens between now and the beginning of the season, Long looks to be one of the several stopgap left fielders that may end up on the roster.