The Mariners optioned Thomas to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.
He's exiting the roster to clear a spot for Leody Taveras, who has officially been added after being claimed off waivers. Thomas went 1-for-8 at the dish during his brief first stint in the big leagues.
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Mariners' Rhylan Thomas: Added to roster
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The Mariners selected Thomas' contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.
Thomas earned a promotion after slashing .319/.363/.362 with one home run and six stolen bases in his first 26 games with Tacoma this season. The left-handed hitter is not in the lineup Wednesday as the Mariners face southpaw Tyler Anderson, but Thomas could draw some starts in right field against right-handed pitching.
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Mariners' Rhylan Thomas: Contract will be selected
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The Mariners will call up Thomas from Triple-A Tacoma prior to Wednesday's game versus the Angels, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Thomas has slashed .319/.363/.362with one home run and six stolen bases in his first 26 games with Tacoma this season. He could see some starts in right field while Luke Raley (side) is out and will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.
The Mariners acquired Thomas from the Mets on Friday in exchange for right-hander Ryne Stanek, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Thomas began the season with the Mets' Double-A in Binghamton and was promoted in May to Triple-A Syracuse, where he has since slashed .235/.286/.377 with five home runs and 18 RBI through 196 plate appearances. The 24-year-old outfielder will likely report to Triple-A Tacoma upon joining his new organization.
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Mets' Rhylan Thomas: Headed to Triple-A
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Thomas was promoted to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Thomas has gotten off to an impressive start with Double-A Binghamton this season, batting .323 with eight doubles, 13 RBI, 11 runs scored and six stolen bases over 96 at-bats in 25 games so far. The outfielder will look to continue his success at the plate with Triple-A and is now just one step away from the majors.
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