Adam Moore Placed On Disabled List; Chris Gimenez Called Up From Tacoma
Adam Moore was diagnosed with a torn meniscus after an MRI on Thursday. Moore was placed on the 60-day disabled list on Friday and Chris Gimenez was called up to take his place.
Adam Moore Placed On Disabled List; Chris Gimenez Called Up From Tacoma
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Adam Moore Placed On 60-Day Disabled List; Chris Gimenez Joins Seattle Mariners
After being diagnosed with a torn meniscus on Thursday, Seattle Mariners catcher Adam Moore was placed on the disabled list to free up a roster spot and allow the team to bring up another catcher. But the replacement was not Josh Bard, who many expected to be called up on Friday. Instead, the Mariners went with Chris Gimenez, a catcher and utility man from Triple-A Tacoma.
The news was reported by Geoff Baker, of the Seattle Times.
There was a wide assumption that Josh Bard would be called up, but when you think about it, Gimenez is not really considered an everyday catcher. He’s more of a utility guy who can play the outfield and infield corners.
Bringing Gimenez up allows the team flexibility, giving Eric Wedge options both at catcher and in the field. With Josh Bard, the team would only be getting a catcher, but now he’ll be able to work as the everyday man in Tacoma.
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Adam Moore Injury A Torn Meniscus Requiring Surgery; Roster Move Expected Friday
Adam Moore had an MRI on his injured knee during the Seattle Mariners off-day and the news wasn't good for the young catcher. Moore crumpled to the ground in pain chasing a wild pitch from Brandon League in the eighth inning of Wednesday's loss to the Texas Rangers. The injury left Moore unable to put weight on his leg, and looked serious at the time.
The MRI showed Moore has a torn meniscus which will require surgery, though a date for the procedure has not been set. At best, Moore may be back in six to eight weeks, but his recovery could take longer. The news came from the Seattle Mariners official Twitter account.
#Mariners medical update on C Adam Moore: MRI reveals medial meniscus tear in right knee. Will require surgery. Team to make roster move Fri
With Moore out, it's all but certain Josh Bard gets the call-up. With an expected timetable of six to eight weeks or longer, it's also likely Moore heads to the 60-day disabled list to make room for Bard on the 40-man roster.
The Mariners head to Safeco Field for the 2011 home opener on Friday night as they host the Cleveland Indians. For more on Moore and the Mariners, check out SB Nation's Lookout Landing.
