Mariners Weekly Rundown: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not

May 17, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager (15) high fives teammates after beating the Baltimore Orioles 10-0 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager (15) high fives teammates after beating the Baltimore Orioles 10-0 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 5, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Chris Iannetta (33) yells at Texas Rangers relief pitcher Tom Wilhelmsen (not pictured) after being hit by a pitch from Wilhelmsen during the eighth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Mariners defeated the Rangers 10-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Chris Iannetta (33) yells at Texas Rangers relief pitcher Tom Wilhelmsen (not pictured) after being hit by a pitch from Wilhelmsen during the eighth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Mariners defeated the Rangers 10-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Iannetta Falls Through the Safety Net

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Overall, Chris Iannetta has had a bounce back season with the Mariners in 2016. However, the Mariners everyday catcher went off the rails this week. He went 2 for 15 with 1 double, 1 RBI and 1 run scored. Iannetta posted a .222 on base percentage and slugged .200 in 4 games.

The 33-year-old UNC alum is now slashing .222/.336/.361 with 4 homers and 10 RBI across 35 games this season. Iannetta has posted a 28:18 strikeout to walk ratio though 108 at bats. As long as Iannetta continues to get on base and play great defense, he will have nothing to worry about in regards to his starting job.

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