Summary
The Seattle Mariners designated second baseman Samad Taylor for assignment and moved him to their minor league team, but he chose to become a free agent instead. Taylor played mostly in the minor leagues, with notable performance in Triple-A, but had limited opportunities in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Key Facts
- The Mariners designated Samad Taylor for assignment on January 15.
- Taylor chose free agency after being outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma.
- He played in 38 MLB games over three seasons, mostly with the Kansas City Royals.
- In 2023, Taylor made his MLB debut and played 31 games with the Royals.
- He played 273 games in the minor leagues and showed strong performance in Triple-A.
- Taylor had a significant season in Triple-A with a .296 average, 17 home runs, and 44 stolen bases.
- In 2024, he had a .732 OPS and 50 stolen bases in Triple-A.
- Taylor is mainly a second baseman but also made 30 starts in center field in Triple-A.
