Predicting the Mariners' September call-ups thanks to MLB expanded rosters in 2024

#2. 3B Luis Urías

Urías has had a quietly productive season in Tacoma, posting a .794 OPS over 340 plate appearances. His walk rate of 14.1% has been outstanding, especially given a relatively low strikeout rate of 16.2%. While he was ultimately beaten out by Josh Rojas for the starting job at third base, his skillset can help compensate for weaknesses in Rojas's current play.

For one, Rojas has struggled against every pitch except the cutter and sinker this season. Specifically, his .386 against breaking balls has been a big reason for his regression post-April as pitchers have found it easier to attack him with movement. Urías, on the other hand, has been excellent against breaking pitches in Triple-A, posting a .933 OPS against them this year. He's been particularly adept at beating sliders, recording an 1.041 OPS.

Similar to the aforementioned Solak, it's doubtful that Urías will simply take over as the starting option in the hot corner. However, against pitchers with a heavy breaking ball arsenal or in a late-inning, pinch-hit situation against a nasty reliever, calling upon Urías could be the difference between a win and a loss.