Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Hitless in return to action
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Haggerty (lower body soreness) started at third base and went 0-for-2 in Monday's Cactus League loss to the Cubs.
The valued utility asset was making his first Cactus League appearance since Wednesday as a result of lower-body soreness. Haggerty's ability to play the field Monday seems to corroborate a return to normal for the 28-year-old, who also had offseason surgery to repair a Grade 2 adductor strain.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Back in action Monday
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Haggerty (groin) is back in the Mariners' lineup Monday for their Cactus League game against the Cubs, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Haggerty had been held out of action for a few days because of a groin injury, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go Monday. The utility player will be at third base and bat sixth versus Hayden Wesneski and the Cubs.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Expected back soon
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Haggerty hasn't played in a Cactus League game since Wednesday while receiving treatment for general soreness in his lower body, the team's official site reports.
Manager Scott Servais notes Haggerty, who's gone 2-for-6 in the three Cactus League games he's played thus far, is struggling to reach his top-end speed. That's led to a mutual decision between team and player to give the valuable utility asset some rest days, but the Mariners skipper noted that Haggerty is expected back "in the next day or two."
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Resumes baseball activities
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Haggerty (groin) has resumed baseball activities, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Divish reports that Haggerty underwent surgery to repair a Grade 2 adductor strain, but the Mariners aren't confirming the operation. The 28-year-old was a pleasant surprise for Seattle in 2022 before the injury, contributing a .738 OPS with five homers and 13 stolen bases in 14 attempts over 201 plate appearances. If healthy, Haggerty should be a utility option for the Mariners in 2023 with the ability to play all three outfield spots with some history at both second and third base.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: On track for spring training
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Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said Wednesday that Haggerty (groin) should be healthy for the beginning of spring training, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Haggerty injured his groin near the end of the 2022 regular season and missed Seattle's five-game postseason run. With a .738 OPS and 13 stolen bases in just 201 plate appearances, Haggerty was a valuable depth outfielder for the Mariners and figures to fill a similar role this coming season.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Unlikely to return for playoffs
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Haggerty (groin), who was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier Tuesday, isn't expected to be available to return during the Mariners' upcoming postseason run, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Haggerty was diagnosed with what appears to be a fairly significant left groin strain after he exited Monday's loss to the Tigers with the injury. He was spotted walking around in the clubhouse Tuesday with the assistance of crutches, but the Mariners anticipate that Haggerty will avoid surgery to address the injury. The 28-year-old closes the 2022 campaign with a .256/.335/.403 slash line to go with five home runs and 13 stolen bases over 201 plate appearances.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: To IL with groin strain
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Haggerty was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left groin strain.
The transaction spells an end to Haggerty's regular season, and the Mariners may need to advance to the ALDS for him to have a chance at playing again in 2022. The 28-year-old outfielder hit .256/.335/.403 with five home runs and 13 steals in 201 plate appearances.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Departs with groin injury
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Haggerty left Monday's game against Detroit with a groin injury and will undergo an MRI on Tuesday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Haggerty singled with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and subsequently stole second base. However, he had to leave the field with a trainer after sliding hard into the bag. Manager Scott Servais later indicated that Haggerty injured his groin, and the concern is serious enough to warrant an MRI. Before departing, Haggerty went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks, a run and the aforementioned stolen base.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Drives in three Saturday
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Haggerty went 1-for-3 with a two-run single and a sacrifice fly in a win over the Athletics on Saturday.
Haggerty maximized his plate appearances with some timely hitting, providing three of the five runs on the night for Seattle. The utility asset's bat had been cold of late, but his versatility and solid offensive season overall should give him a good chance of garnering a postseason roster spot once the Mariners begin their wild-card series.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Not in lineup Friday
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Haggerty isn't starting Friday against the Angels.
Haggerty, who is batting just .167 (3-for-18) since the beginning of September, will get a day off Friday. Jesse Winker will take his place in left field, allowing Carlos Santana to serve as Seattle's designated hitter, batting fourth.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Swipes 12th base in win
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Haggerty went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in a win over the Padres on Wednesday.
Haggerty was able to make some modest contributions out of the No. 8 spot in the order, with his stolen base extending his career-best total to 12 in that category. The 28-year-old now has reached safely in five of his last six games, and he's carrying an impressive .284/.346/.461 slash line across 157 plate appearances.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Pops fifth homer Saturday
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Haggerty went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a win over Atlanta on Saturday.
Haggerty launched a 401-foot shot to left off Max Fried, who's notoriously effective at keeping the ball in the park on the road, to give the Mariners a 1-0 lead. The 28-year-old's bat has cooled off a bit in recent games, but his current .295 average and .841 OPS are both easily career-high figures.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Notches steal Tuesday
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Haggerty recorded a walk, a stolen base and a run in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the White Sox.
Haggerty's seen his playing time dry up lately, though he's now appeared off the bench in five straight games. He entered as a defensive replacement Tuesday and was productive in his lone plate appearance in the eighth inning. The outfielder has maintained a .297/.355/.469 slash line with 11 steals, four home runs, 15 RBI and 24 runs scored through 142 plate appearances. Despite his success, he's behind Jesse Winker and Mitch Haniger for playing time in the corner outfield positions.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Still on bench Sunday
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Haggerty is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
It's the third straight game on the bench for Haggerty, who returned to the lineup Wednesday after missing some time with a finger injury. It's unclear if the 28-year-old aggravated the injury or if he's simply fallen out of favor for playing time. Taylor Trammell will start in right field and bat ninth Sunday.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Remains on bench Saturday
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Haggerty isn't starting Saturday against the Guardians.
Haggerty returned to action to close out the Mariners' series against Detroit but will now head to the bench for a second consecutive matchup. Mitch Haniger is starting in right field and batting third.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Steps out of starting nine
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Haggerty is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Guardians, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Haggerty missed a few contests with a finger injury before rejoining the lineup Wednesday, and he'll take a seat Friday after going 2-for-7 with a double, a walk and a run over the past two games. Mitch Haniger will move to right field while Carlos Santana serves as the designated hitter.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Returns to lineup
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Haggerty (finger) is starting Wednesday against the Tigers.
Haggerty was out of the lineup for the last three games due to a finger injury, but he'll start in left field and bat ninth Wednesday. Since the start of August, he's hit .320 with two home runs, two doubles, eight runs, seven RBI and five stolen bases.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Remains out Tuesday
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Haggerty (finger) isn't starting Tuesday's game in Detroit.
This will be Haggerty's fourth straight game on the bench as he recovers from a finger injury, though he's expected to rejoin the lineup Wednesday, per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Mitch Haniger is the right fielder and Carlos Santana will serve as the designated hitter Tuesday.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Out again Sunday
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Haggerty (finger) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.
Haggerty returned from a five-game absence Friday only to suffer a finger injury, and he's on the bench Sunday for the second straight contest. Mitch Haniger will again shift to right field while Carlos Santana serves as the designated hitter.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Not in Saturday's lineup
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Haggerty (finger) will not start Saturday against the Guardians.
Haggerty was on the bench for five straight games with a shoulder injury before returning Friday, but he exited late in that contest with an apparent finger injury after a pitch hit his hand during a bunt attempt. Mitch Haniger will be the right fielder Saturday.
