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Mariners call up outfielder Braden Bishop, option Mallex Smith to Tacoma

The Seattle Mariners announced Tuesday afternoon they have recalled 25-year-old outfielder Braden Bishop from Triple-A Tacoma.

Bishop, a Washington Huskies product, was named to the Opening Day roster this season and made his MLB debut on March 21 against Oakland during the Mariners’ two-game Japan series. He was optioned to Tacoma when the team returned to Seattle.

He hit 24 of 90 (.267) in 21 games with the Rainiers this season, including hitting safely in 16 games with seven multi-hit performances. He hit seven doubles, three homers and collected 13 RBIs, while drawing 12 walks and posting a .