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Mariners call up infielder-outfielder Michael Arroyo for series finale against the Athletics

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 6). Mariners call up infielder-outfielder Michael Arroyo for series finale against the Athletics. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/mariners-call-up-infielder-outfielder-michael-arroyo-for-series-finale-against-the-athletics/article_5eb7fa1e-1942-51ef-bc70-a3c07ba7be28.html

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The Seattle Mariners have called up 21-year-old infielder-outfielder Michael Arroyo from Triple-A Tacoma for their series finale against the Athletics. Arroyo was batting .283 with 18 home runs, 81 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases in 114 combined games at Double-A Arkansas and Triple-A Tacoma before making his MLB debut. He will play second base and bat eighth in the lineup as the Mariners try to end a three-game losing streak. Arroyo's promotion is seen as an exciting opportunity for him to contribute to the team, with manager Dan Wilson praising his ability to hit the ball all over the field.
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The Seattle Mariners called up 21-year-old infielder-outfielder Michael Arroyo from Triple-A to make his MLB debut against the Athletics in the series finale on Sunday. Arroyo, who is ranked as the No. 45 prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline and third in the Mariners' system, will play second base and bat eighth in the lineup. He was batting .283 with 18 home runs, 81 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases over 114 games between Double-A Arkansas and Triple-A Tacoma. Arroyo said he learned of his promotion through a phone call from former minor league teammate Lazaro Montes, who was also called up to the Mariners on September 1. Mariners manager Dan Wilson expressed excitement about seeing what Arroyo has to offer, praising his ability to use the whole field and put up good at-bats.

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Mariners SEATTLE Tacoma The Seattle Mariners Triple-A

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Arroyo PERSON · 4× Mariners ORG · 3× SEATTLE GPE · 2× Tacoma GPE · 2× Triple-A ORG · 2× Athletics ORG · 1× Colombia GPE · 1× MLB ORG · 1× Michael Arroyo PERSON · 1× The Seattle Mariners ORG · 1×

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Mariners manager Dan Wilson said he was excited to see what the team has in Arroyo, who is ranked as the No. 45 prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline and third in the Mariners’ system.
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🔮 “I love the fact that he’s a type of hitter that will use the whole field,” Wilson said.

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The Seattle Mariners called up infielder-outfielder Michael Arroyo from Triple-A on Sunday and he’ll make his MLB debut against the Athletics. asserted
he → call → Athletics
The 21-year-old infielder-outfielder is playing second base and batting eighth in the lineup in the finale of the teams’ four-game series as Seattle tries to snap a three-game skid. asserted
Seattle → play → skid
Arroyo, a native of Colombia, was batting .283 with 18 home runs, 81 RBIs and 17 stolen bases over a combined 114 games between Double-A Arkansas and Triple-A Tacoma. asserted
Arroyo → bat → Arkansas
Arroyo said he first learned of his promotion via a phone call from his former minor league teammate Lazaro Montes, who was called up to the Mariners from Tacoma on Sept. 1. asserted
who → say → Sept.
“You never stop trying to believing in yourself,” Arroyo said through an interpreter. asserted
Arroyo → stop → interpreter
“You have that confidence in yourself and in your game. asserted
You → have → game
And thank God it was able to happen.” asserted
it → thank → God
Mariners manager Dan Wilson said he was excited to see what the team has in Arroyo, who is ranked as the No. 45 prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline and third in the Mariners’ system. asserted
who → say → system
“I love the fact that he’s a type of hitter that will use the whole field,” Wilson said. asserted
Wilson → love → field
“He has a really good sense for putting up a good at-bat like our guys do, and so it’s great to have him.” asserted
it → have → him
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