ST. LOUIS – This game had a little bit of everything from just about everyone, and the biggest contribution came from the one guy who needed it the most.
ST. LOUIS – Josh Naylor got to trot a lot Friday night, and that was very good news for the Mariners in their 3-2 victory over the Cardinals before 31,304 at Busch Stadium.
When the Mariners decided to designate Casey Legumina for assignment on Wednesday, needing a fresh arm for their bullpen, they knew there was little chance he’d clear waivers and remain in the organization.
SEATTLE – The three players critical to any consistent run-scoring production for the Mariners this season have also been three of the slowest starters and most criticized non-contributors in what has been a staccato start over the first 26 games.
The Seattle Mariners designated right-hander Casey Legumina – a former Gonzaga standout – for assignment on Tuesday, a day after he was tagged for three eighth-inning runs in a rare high-leverage appearance during a 6-4 loss to the Athletics.
SEATTLE – The Mariners placed third baseman Brendan Donovan on the injured list Monday afternoon with a left groin strain, one of three roster moves that are most intriguing because of the one move that wasn’t made.