After our first wave of minor league promotions, the Mariners’ affiliate clubs are coming down the stretch with two clubs (Arkansas and Everett) already punching their tickets to the postseason. As the season wraps up, it’ll be interesting to keep an eye on how minor league playoff races affect individuals’ opportunity to finish the season with a promotion.
(AAA) Tacoma Rainiers
Team Record: 61-64 (3rd in Pacific Northern Division)
.260/.353/.393, 3rd in PCL in OBP
4.54 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 6th-fewest walks allowed in PCL
Beckham Continues Offensive Breakthrough
It’s not often that you see a “breakout” campaign from a guy on the wrong side of 30, but it’s hard to deny that we’re seeing just that from INF Gordon Beckham.