March 28, 2024
First baseman
Mike Ford officially signed a deal with the Cincinnati Reds after agreeing to a minor-league deal earlier this offseason. Ford is slotted to be in a bench role while
Christian Encarnacion-Strand and
Jeimer Candelario hold down first and third base, respectively. The veteran could slot into the lineup to provide injury relief throughout the season, but he is not expected to be a major fantasy contributor.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jon Heyman
November 15, 2023
Seattle Mariners first baseman/designated hitter
Mike Ford was designated for assignment Tuesday, per Seattle Sports. The move came to protect minor league outfielder
Zach DeLoach from the Rule 5 draft. The 31-year-old provided power off the bench but little else, slashing .228/.323/.475 with 16 home runs and 34 RBI in 251 plate appearances. On the other hand, the 25-year-old DeLoach had a strong 2023 season with Triple-A Tacoma, slashing .286/.387/.481 with 23 HR, 88 RBI, and eight stolen bases in 623 plate appearances.
--Connelly Doan - RotoBallerSource: Seattle Sports - Twitter.com
September 11, 2023
Seattle Mariners designated hitter
Mike Ford is on the bench for Monday's series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Angels and left-hander
Reid Detmers. It's not surprising to see the lefty-swinging Ford hit the bench against a southpaw starting pitcher but it's also worth noting he is hitting .357 against lefties for the season. That said, all 16 of his home runs and 21 of his 22 extra-base hits this season have indeed come off of right-handed pitching. Ford's playing time could take a hit moving forward with the return of the lefty-swinging
Jarred Kelenic while Ford is hitting just .191 with a .729 OPS in the second half versus a .277 average and .944 OPS in 30 games prior to the All-Star break.
--Brenton KempSource: MLB.com
August 30, 2023
Seattle Mariners designated hitter
Mike Ford will get back into the starting lineup Wednesday against the Oakland A's and right-hander
Zach Neal. Ford slumped heavily in late July through early August but has seemingly regained his form at the plate, notching three hits, including a homer, with two walks against one strikeout over his last two games, boosting his August OPS to a respectable .722 after a rough start to the month. The 31-year-old has proven to be a valuable addition to a potent Mariners offense as Ford has clubbed 13 home runs with an .814 OPS and .346 wOBA across 61 games while mostly starting at DH versus right-handed pitching.
--Brenton KempSource: MLB.com
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