Mariners Moose Tracks, 10/4/22: Sam Haggerty, Nelson Cruz, and Tony La Russa

Oct 4, 2022 - 2:00 PM

In Mariners news...

• A series of roster moves prior to last night’s game:

• Sam Haggerty is set to undergo an MRI tomorrow after injuring himself while sliding into second base.

• Mariners top prospect Bryan Woo brought the heat on Opening Day of the Arizona Fall League with a final stat line of 53 pitches, five strikeouts, no hits, no walks, and 33 total strikes over four innings pitched.

Around the league...

• As expected, Tony La Russa announced his retirement as Chicago White Sox manager yesterday afternoon due to health issues.

• An amazing tribute to Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina in their last regular season home game as they wrap up two legendary MLB careers.

• MLB veteran and current Washington Nationals DH Nelson Cruz is reportedly planning on returning in 2023 for another season. The 42 year-old said last week in an interview that he doesn’t quite feel ready to leave the game of baseball, and hopes to improve upon his numbers from this past season.
• With their 3-0 win over the Houston Astros last night, the Philadelphia Phillies have clinched a playoff berth for the first time in 11 years, handing off the title of longest MLB playoff drought (since 2014) to the Los Angeles Angels and Detroit Tigers.
• Jayson Stark at The Athletic analyzes the frontrunners for the MLB awards this season, including MVP, top rookies, and more.