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Mariners Shock Fans With High-A Call-Up
17 Jun
Summary
- Mariners call up Curtis Washington Jr. directly from High-A.
- Logistics cited as reason for the unusual roster move.
- Washington Jr. was hitting .190 in his previous assignment.
The Seattle Mariners recently made a surprising roster adjustment, calling up outfielder Curtis Washington Jr. directly from High-A Everett. This move has left many fans questioning the decision, especially since Washington was batting .190 in his previous assignment.
The primary driver behind this nearly unprecedented move is convenience and logistics. Washington's High-A team, Everett, was conveniently located in Seattle. In contrast, the Mariners' Triple-A affiliate, Tacoma, was in Salt Lake City, Utah, and their Double-A team, Arkansas, was in Frisco, Texas, making a swift call-up from those locations impractical.
Washington, a 19th-round draft pick in 2022, possesses the ability to play center field and corner outfield positions. His most notable achievement in professional baseball to date was hitting for the cycle with Single-A Modesto in May 2025. For now, Washington is briefly a Major League Baseball player.
