Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto announced today that the club has recalled outfielder Boog Powell from AAA Tacoma. Right-handed pitcher Evan Scribner has been placed on 10-day disabled list (retroactive to April 26) with a flexor bundle strain.
Powell will be making his Major League debut in his first appearance.
Powell, 24, hit .261 (12x46) with 13 runs, 3 doubles, 4 RBI, 5 stolen bases, 13 walks and a .424 on-base percentage in 14 games with AAA Tacoma this season. He hit safely in 5-of-his-last-6 games with the Rainiers, including a 4-hit effort on Monday (4/24) at Albuquerque.