Taylor Trammell, an outfielder, was signed by the Dodgers on Tuesday. Although the 26-year-old hasn’t started in either of his first two games with his new team, he should get some playing time as Jason Heyward heals from a sore back.Heyward is listed as injured for ten days at this time.
Formerly regarded as a high talent, Trammell has failed to make an impact with any of his first three franchises. In 2019, he was traded by the Cincinnati Reds to the San Diego Padres as part of a seven-player, three-team trade. A year later, as part of the Austin Nola/Ty France transaction, the Padres sent Trammell to the Seattle Mariners.
In Seattle, Trammell got his first crack at major league playing time. He appeared in 116 games from 2021-23, slashing .168/.270/.368 with 130 strikeouts in 304 at-bats. Although his defense graded out well, Trammell’s bat never delivered on its promise. By the time spring training began, he was out of minor league options.
In an interview with Dodgers Nation, Trammell said he was able to accomplish the goals he set for himself in the Mariners’ camp.
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