After Gordon Beckham was held out of both of yesterday’s games in Tacoma, the Mariners’ choice for Robinson Canó’s replacement seemed decided. Now it’s official, and the Mariners’ 40-man roster is up to 39 filled spots.
There’s something incredibly frustrating about a move that seems unavoidably capped, and calling up Gordon Beckham feels that way. It’s been a decade since he was the 8th overall pick of the 2008 draft, viewed universally as the top infielder available. He debuted in the majors less than a year later at the age of 22, and put together over 100 games worthy of Rookie of the Year consideration.