Rangers' Sam Haggerty: Logs three hits, two runs in win
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Haggerty started in left field and went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Nationals.
Haggerty got the Rangers going early with a leadoff single two pitches into the game, before scoring the only run Texas would need. He scored a second run after leading off the eighth inning with his third single of the day. The switch-hitting Haggerty usually gets into lineups against lefties and the occasional righty. Evan Carter and Alejandro Osuna are also around for outfield duty, but neither is an ideal fit against southpaws.
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Rangers' Sam Haggerty: Starts in right field
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Haggerty started in right field and went 0-for-3 with a stolen base in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Cardinals.
Haggerty has filled in for Adolis Garcia (rest) the last two games and is 3-for-7 with a walk, a triple, three RBI, a steal and three runs scored in the two starts. A timeline for Garcia's return has not yet been established. Haggerty is slashing .241/.293/.407 with five extra-base hits, five RBI, four steals and nine runs over 17 games since being called up in early May.
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Rangers' Sam Haggerty: Scores as pinch runner
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Haggerty entered Tuesday's game as a pinch runner, stole a base and scored a run in a 2-0 win over Toronto.
Haggerty scored the game-winning run after pinch running for catcher Kyle Higashioka in the eighth inning. The steal was his third in 15 games since his contract was selected from Triple-A Round Rock earlier this month. A recent spate of injuries resulted in Haggerty starting nine straight games -- seven in center field and the last two at DH -- before he opened Tuesday's game on the bench.
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Rangers' Sam Haggerty: Slides to DH
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Haggerty started at designated hitter, batted leadoff and went 0-for-5 in Sunday's 5-4 win over the White Sox.
Haggerty moved from center field to DH against a right-hander, a role that had been occupied by Joc Pederson until a broken hand landed him on the 10-day injured list Sunday. Pederson is expected to miss at least six weeks, which means opportunities exist in the outfield or DH for Haggerty, who has been a regular presence in the lineup since his contract was selected earlier this month. Those opportunities may dry up once Evan Carter (quadriceps) is ready to be activated from the 10-day injured list. Haggerty is batting .233/.283/.395 with one home run, two RBI, two steals and five runs scored over 13 games.
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Rangers' Sam Haggerty: Making most of opportunity
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Haggerty started in center field, batted leadoff and went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and was caught stealing in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Yankees.
Haggerty launched his first home run of the season in the seventh inning to give the Rangers a 3-1 lead. He made a fourth straight start in center field since Evan Carter (quadriceps) landed on the 10-day injured list and has hit safely in all four contests. He's also batting leadoff against lefties. Haggerty's making the most of this opportunity and has hit safely in all six games in which he's started. Carter's injury is a Grade 2 strain which will likely require more than the 10-day minimum, so the opportunity for Haggerty could be an extended one.
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Rangers' Sam Haggerty: Starts in center field Sunday
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Haggerty started in center field and batted leadoff Sunday, going 1-for-4 with a run scored in a 4-3 loss to Houston.
Haggerty stepped in for Evan Carter on Saturday, when the latter was scratched due to a quad issue. The injury landed Carter on the 10-day injured list, is considered a Grade 2 strain and will likely force him to miss two weeks at least, according to MLB.com. That likely means the switch-hitting Haggerty and righty-batting Kevin Pillar will split duties in the center field.
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Rangers' Sam Haggerty: Late addition to lineup
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Haggerty started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Saturday's 5-1 win over Houston.
Haggerty was a late addition to the starting lineup after Evan Carter (quad) was scratched, per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Texas manager Bruce Bochy said Carter's removal was precautionary, but he's not expected to play Sunday. Haggerty is expected to fill in as the primary center fielder until Carter is healthy.
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Rangers' Sam Haggerty: Starts in center against lefty
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Haggerty started in center field and went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's 2-1 loss to Detroit.
Haggerty was called up earlier in the day and found himself starting against a left-hander. The lefty-hitting Evan Carter started the previous three games -- all against righties -- but was held out against a southpaw, which historically have given Carter problems.
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Rangers' Sam Haggerty: Added to big-league roster
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The Rangers selected Haggerty's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Haggerty inked a minor-league deal with Texas during the offseason after missing most of last season due to an Achilles injury, and he's enjoyed a strong start to 2025 at Round Rock with a .313/.383/.398 slash line and seven steals in 22 games. The 30-year-old will provide the Rangers with some outfield depth, though he's also seen action at first, second and third base during his big-league career. He's starting in center field and batting leadoff for the Rangers on Friday in Detroit.
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Rangers' Sam Haggerty: Healthy for spring training
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Haggerty (Achilles) will start at second base and bat leadoff in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Reds.
While he was with the Mariners organization last season, Haggerty didn't play after May 18 last season due to a torn right Achilles' tendon that required surgery, but he's made a speedy recovery from the procedure. After inking a minor-league deal with the Rangers over the winter, Haggerty was cleared to make his Cactus League debut Feb. 21, and he'll now see his first action in the infield after making each of his first four spring starts in left field. The 30-year-old switch hitter is competing for a bench spot on the Rangers' Opening Day roster.
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Rangers' Sam Haggerty: Gets NRI from Texas
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The Rangers signed Haggerty (Achilles) to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Haggerty underwent surgery last May to repair a torn right Achilles tendon and it's not clear what level of participation he'll have in spring training or the start of the season. The switch-hitting utility player has a career .263/.355/.452 batting line versus left-handed pitching, so he could fill a niche role with the Rangers eventually.
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Sam Haggerty: Let go by Seattle
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The Mariners non-tendered Haggerty (Achilles) on Friday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The 27-year-old played 27 games between the Mariners and Triple-A Tacoma before he suffered a torn Achilles in May, which cost him the rest of the season. It's unclear exactly how long Haggerty will be sidelined, but he'll likely be unavailable for at least the first month of the 2025 campaign.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Moved to 60-day IL
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The Mariners recalled Haggerty (Achilles) from Triple-A Tacoma and placed him on the 60-day injured list Monday.
Haggerty tore his right Achilles on May 18 in just his second minor-league game since being optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on May 15. Prior to his second stint with Tacoma, Haggerty slashed .344/.417/.375 with eight runs, seven steals and five RBI over 64 at-bats.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Out with torn Achilles
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Haggerty was diagnosed with a torn Achilles on Monday and will miss the rest of the 2024 season, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. He was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday.
The 29-year-old was optioned to Tacoma last week and suffered the injury over the weekend in just his second game back with the affiliate. Haggerty went 1-for-15 during a brief run in the big leagues this season and will likely be sidelined for the start of the 2025 campaign.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Sent down to Triple-A
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The Mariners optioned Haggerty to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.
Haggerty hasn't been playing much and has done little in the opportunities he has received this season, recording one hit in 15 at-bats. Dominic Canzone (shoulder) was reinstated from the injured list and will take over Haggerty's spot on the 26-man active roster.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Quiet since season debut
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Haggerty went 1-for-3 with an RBI single and a run in a win over the Athletics on Sunday, his first hit since making his season debut May 1.
Haggerty had gone hitless in his first eight plate appearances of the season after a delayed debut due to a non-baseball-related medical issue. The veteran utility man has now broken through with his first knock of the season and also has a walk and stolen base on his resume, but he'll likely continue seeing only sporadic playing time while good health prevails across the Mariners' roster.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: On way to majors
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Haggerty is expected to be called up from Triple-A Tacoma ahead of Monday's series opener against Atlanta, MLB.com reports.
The move isn't yet official, but during his time at Tacoma, Haggerty has worked off any rust he may have accumulated during a multi-week absence due to a personal medical issue. The veteran utility man has generated a .344 average and .417 on-base percentage during his 17 games with the Rainiers, and as he's done in past seasons, he's expected to fill a super-utility role with the big club. In a corresponding move, rookie Jonatan Clase is expected to be optioned back to the Rainiers after a two-week stay with the Mariners.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Back in big leagues
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The Mariners recalled Haggerty from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
Haggerty opened the season on the injured list after missing some time following an unspecified medical procedure, but he hit .344/.417/.375 in 17 games with Tacoma upon returning to action April 5. The 29-year-old will operate in a utility role, with some starts against left-handed pitching possible.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Activated, optioned to Triple-A
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The Mariners reinstated Haggerty (medical procedure) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Tacoma.
Haggerty opened the season on the shelf after he underwent an unspecified medical procedure at some point late in spring training. He was cleared to begin a rehab assignment with Tacoma on April 5 and will end up sticking around with the affiliate after going 6-for-21 with two stolen bases across six games. Haggerty should still be one of the top options for a call-up if the Mariners have a need for an extra bench bat down the road.
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Mariners' Sam Haggerty: Remaining at Tacoma for now
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Haggerty (undisclosed) continues on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma, and the utility man is likely to remain there for at least a few more games per general manager Justin Hollander, SeattleSports.com reports.
Haggerty dealt with a non-baseball-related medical issue in the latter portion of spring training and began the regular season on the 15-day injured list. The 29-year-old has been making good use of his at-bats with Tacoma, producing a .375/.444/.438 slash line across 18 plate appearances over five games. Hollander noted the Mariners would like Haggerty to still get some more minor-league at-bats before being activated "at some point," considering he missed a significant portion of the Cactus League slate.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 5-11, 175 lbs
Birthplace: Phoenix, AZ
Age: 31
School: New Mexico
Experience: 6
Bats/Throws: S, R
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