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Cole Young delivers game-winning at-bat in MLB debut
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Young, the No. 2 prospect in the organization, per MLB Pipeline, delivered a walk-off fielders choice on Saturday night. Because the game was aired nationally on FOX, most fans didn't get to hear how it sounded from a Seattle perspective.
In his first major league game, Cole Young did just enough to drive in the winning run in the 11th inning and snap the Mariners' three-game losing streak.
Leo Rivas was optioned to Tacoma to make room for Young on the 26-man roster. To make room for Bryce Miller, coming back from the IL, reliever Casey Legumina, the latest victim of the Mariners’ late-innings bullpen collapse. was also sent down.
The Mariners' top 100 prospect had an incredible MLB debut, and it was made all the more special after his struggles to begin the year.
Mariners prospect Cole Young, already receiving some friendly ribbing from his new teammates, was set to bat eighth and play second base Saturday in his MLB debut.
Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Justin Hollander announced today the following roster moves: - Cole Young (#2), INF, selected from Triple-A Tacoma. - Bryce Miller,
The Mariners are promoting top infield prospect Cole Young. Find out more about the big move at MLB Trade Rumors.
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