Seattle Mariners Apparently Showing Good Faith in Outfielder Dominic Canzone
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On Friday morning, the Seattle Mariners made a surprising roster decision, designating first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment while reinstating Luke Raley form the injured list.
Roster moves:
— Mariners PR (@MarinersPR) June 20, 2025
🔹 Luke Raley, INF/OF, reinstated from 10-day IL.
🔹 Rowdy Tellez, INF, designated for assignment.
It's surprising, not because Tellez was necessarily a great player (he's hitting just .208), but because there were easier options on the table.
The team could have brought back Raley and put him right field, kept Tellez at first base, and sent Dominic Canzone to the minor leagues, where he has options remaining.
However, with this move, Raley will likely play first base against right-handers, and Canzone will get an opportunity to see more time. It's a nice reward for a player who has demonstrated improvement in his most recent tenure on the major league roster.
Known as a player with poor plate discipline and a high chase rate, Canzone has done a better job at laying off bad pitches and putting himself in more advantageous counts. He has a hit in three of the last four games that he's started. He's gone 7-for-27 with a home run and a double since being recalled.
It's unclear how long Canzone will get in the outfield. The M's could acquire a first baseman and push Raley back to the outfield, or they could acquire an outfielder that forces Canzone out, but for now, he'll try to make the most of his opportunity. There's still six weeks until the trade deadline, after all.
The Mariners will be back in action on Friday morning when they take on the Chicago Cubs at 11:20 a.m. PT.
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