The lack of depth in the Mariners outfield is on display right now. When the team sent Mallex Smith down, a lack of quality options may have forced the team to rush Braden Bishop to the big leagues.
Thankfully, there are outside options if the Mariners decide to go that direction. One potential option was recently DFAd by the Philadelphia Phillies and could provide some upside to the team’s bench.
That player is Aaron Altherr. The 28-year-old outfielder is currently in DFA limbo, waiting for a team to either trade him, release him, or send him down to the minors.