Mariners Moose Tracks, 8/20/24: Lazaro Montes, Austin Riley, and Francisco Alvarez

News from around baseball to distract you from last night’s loss.

In Mariners news...

• Congrats to Mariners prospect Lazaro Montes on being named Northwest League Player of the Week!

• Dylan Ackermann at The Seattle Times highlights the special group of Mariners top prospects currently playing for the Everett AquaSox.
• Mariners first baseman Justin Turner made his return to Dodger Stadium for the first time since 2022 after nine seasons and one World Series championship with the Dodgers.

Around the league...

• An MRI has revealed that Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley has fractured his right hand after being hit by a pitch, and will miss the remainder of the regular season.
• The Cleveland Guardians have placed RHP Alex Cobb on the 15-day IL with a broken nail on his right hand.
• Luckily, the Guardians currently have MLB’s best bullpen to backup their injury-riddled starting rotation.
• New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez brought the entire stadium to its feet with a massive walk-off home run, the first of his career.
• The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed second baseman Ketel Marte on the 10-day IL with a sprained left ankle, and have recalled infielder/outfielder Pavin Smith in a corresponding move.