Maybe a move up the West Coast can get veteran infielder Danny Espinosa going again.
The Mariners confirmed a contract agreement Monday with Espinosa, an eight-year veteran switch-hitter who was released July 20 by the Los Angeles Angels after batting just .162 in 77 games.
"I think a lot just didn’t work there," Espinosa said. "I’m just happy to be here."
He left it at that after joining the Mariners prior to Monday’s series opener against Boston at Safeco Field. He will wear uniform No. 6.
The Mariners cleared space for Espinosa, 30, by optioning utilityman Taylor Motter to Triple-A Tacoma.