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    Gutierrez returns to Mariners; Jones optioned

    SPNW StaffBy SPNW StaffJune 24, 20154 Comments2 Mins Read
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    Franklin Gutierrez will play left and bat second Wednesday night. / Drew McKenzie, Sportspress Northwest file

    The Mariners recalled former Gold Glove outfielder Franklin Gutierrez from AAA Tacoma and inserted him into the starting lineup for Wednesday night’s third of three games against the defending American League champion Kansas City Royals at Safeco Field. The 32-year-old Gutierrez, slated to bat second and open in left, will appear in his first MLB contest since Sept. 27, 2013.

    Gutierrez, who did not play last year as he convalesced from injuries, hit .317 with 34 runs scored, 12 doubles, seven home runs, 31 RBIs and a .902 OPS in 48 games with the Rainiers. He has played primarily in left (29 games) and also saw time as a designated hitter (18). Over his last 24 games (May 22-June 23), Gutierrez hit .333 with seven doubles, three home runs and 16 RBIs. He had a 20-game hitting streak May 22-June 17, batting .370.

    The question with Gutierrez is durability. Scouts say he has had trouble playing consecutive games due to his previous injuries and ailments, and his outfield speed is diminished. But given the number of outfielders the Mariners have shuttled through left field, he may not need to play two in a row.

    To make room for Gutierrez on the 25-man roster,the Mariners optioned OF James Jones back to Tacoma.

    Gutierrez has appeared in 762 major league games with the Indians (2005-2008) and Mariners (2009-2013). In five seasons with Seattle, he hit .255 with 45 home runs and 194 RBIs. He was the 2010 American League Gold Glove winner for center fielders  and set an American League record with 846 consecutive errorless chances from Aug. 21, 2009-Sept. 11, 2012. After playing in 305 games combined in 2009-2010, Gutierrez missed significant time on the disabled list from 2011-2013, appearing in 173 games.

    Jones, 26, appeared in seven games with the Mariners after being recalled from AAA Tacoma June 15. He went 0-for-8 with a stolen base. In 48 games with Tacoma, he hit .264 with 29 runs, six doubles, four triples, one home run, 13 RBIs and 15 stolen bases.

    Roenis Elias (4-4, 3.56) will throw the series rubber game for Seattle opposite LHP Danny Duffy (2-3, 5.87).

     

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    4 Comments

    1. jafabian on June 24, 2015 3:24 pm

      Big fan of Guti’s, but who isn’t? Really hoping he can turn things around. Already he has the best glove out of all the OF’s.

    2. Rj Smith on June 24, 2015 3:42 pm

      Just last week Trader Jack Z said they were worried about Gutierrez being able to string together several games in a row before bringing him up. Now suddenly he’s good to go? More M’s desperation. He should have been in Seattle in a platoon situation in May, not now when they are done. And of course Jones goes down & not Ackley…… why am I not surprised?

    3. notaboomer on June 24, 2015 4:31 pm

      trust jesus (montero). rbi machine.

    4. Rj Smith on June 24, 2015 5:36 pm

      Just heard an interview with M’s beat writer Ryan Divish who says Gutierrez “moves like an old man”. Another DH type in the OF with no speed/range……. perfect for the M’s & Trader Jack Z.

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