August 28, 2024
Seattle Mariners first baseman/designated hitter
Justin Turner and outfielder
Mitch Haniger will start Wednesday's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays at T-Mobile Park on the bench.
Luke Raley is at first base and is hitting sixth, while
Victor Robles is starting in right field and batting in the nine-hole against Rays right-hander
Drew Rasmussen. Catcher
Cal Raleigh will serve as the DH. Since landing in Seattle via trade from the Toronto Blue Jays at the deadline at the end of July, the veteran Turner has essentially become a short-side platoon player, mostly starting against lefties. He's done very little with less playing time, too, going 15-for-73 (.205) with a homer, 10 RBI and 17 K's in his first 22 games with the team. As the M's look to make a move in the AL West, the right-handed-hitting Haniger may find himself on the bench more often against righties. He's batting only .210 on the year with 12 homers and 44 RBI.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Seattle Mariners
August 3, 2024
Seattle Mariners outfielder
Mitch Haniger collected a pair of hits in Friday's 10-2 win over the Phillies, going 2-for-4 with his 10th home run of the season. The 33-year-old also scored twice in the contest. After coming into the season healthy and returning to his old team, there was hope that the veteran could rekindle some of the magic that allowed him to hit 39 home runs and drive in 100 as he did back in 2021, but that has not come to fruition. This was Haniger's first multi-hit game since June 14, and the former All-Star hit just .159 in July, rationed just 44 at-bats during the month. Hopefully this performance will spark a hot streak, just don't count on it.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
June 15, 2024
Outfielder
Mitch Haniger will head to the bench on Saturday night for the Seattle Mariners. Rookie
Dominic Canzone will replace him, batting seventh and playing right field. The veteran Haniger is hitting .224 and has six home runs and 30 RBI thus far on the season. Haniger has not hit much in June with a .250 clip, no home runs, and only six RBI thus far in 40 plate appearances. Expect Haniger back in the lineup for the series finale on Sunday against the division-rival Texas Rangers.
--Mike Carter - RotoBallerSource: Seattle Mariners on X
April 27, 2024
Seattle Mariners outfielder
Mitch Haniger smacked a grand slam in Friday's 6-1 win over the Diamondbacks. It was his lone hit on the day, but it was a big one that broke the game open. It came after starter
Zac Gallen left the game and with Mariners up just 2-1. It was the 33-year-old's fourth home run of the year and he's now up to 18 RBI, although the batting average sits at just .244. There was hope the veteran would return to some semblance of his 2021 form with a return to Seattle but it hasn't come to fruition to this point. The good thing is it's a long season and so far he's still healthy. Regardless, until he shows signs of a breakout he's probably only worth a roster spot in deeper leagues.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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