Taylor

Featherston

Featherston, who last appeared in the majors back in 2017 with the Rays, will provide the Mariners with some organizational infield depth this season. The 32-year-old journeyman hasn’t appeared in affiliated baseball since 2019.

Featherston hit just .197/.275/.321 at the minor league level last season. The 29-year-old is simply a depth piece.

Featherston will take over for Andres Blanco, who landed on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a fractured index finger. Featherston, 26, was batting .264/.320/.446 with 12 home runs and 32 RBI through 87 games this season at the Triple-A level.

Hernandez fouled a ball off his foot earlier this week and is still feeling the effects. He was in the Phillies’ original starting lineup for Thursday night but was scratched just before first pitch. Taylor Featherston filled in and went 1-for-4 with an RBI double. Hernandez is day-to-day.

The reason for his absence is unknown. Taylor Featherston will sub in for Hernandez at second base and bat eighth against Dodgers right-hander Ross Stripling. The Phillies should have an update on Hernandez’s status after the game.

Featherston had just three hits in 26 at-bats during his time with the big club. Emmanuel Burriss has taken his spot on the roster.

Featherston was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Saturday and passed through waivers unclaimed. He had just three hits in 19 games this season with Philly.

The move was made to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old appeared in just 19 games for the Phillies this season, slashing an anemic .115/.179/.154 with 11 strikeouts in 26 at-bats.

He’ll provide infield depth with Brad Miller (groin) and Rickie Weeks (shoulder) banged up. Featherston is a .156/.207/.233 hitter at the major league level.

Featherston got the fun started with a solo shot off of Marco Estrada in the third inning. The utility infielder finished the night 1-for-3 and is hitting a meager .143/.250/.571 in his limited action this year.