Mariners Acquire Speedy Utility Player Samad Taylor from Royals

Trade fills Mariners' 40-man roster and boosts their depth with Taylor's versatility and speed.

Samad Taylor, a versatile player who can play multiple positions, has been traded from the Kansas City Royals to the Seattle Mariners.
Taylor made his major league debut last season, appearing in 31 games for the Royals, hitting .200 with 11 runs scored and eight stolen bases.
At Triple-A Omaha, Taylor batted .302 with 23 doubles, 55 RBIs, 43 stolen bases and an .884 OPS in 89 games.
Taylor is known for his speed, being one of the fastest players in baseball according to MLB Statcast’s sprint speed metric.
The trade has filled the Mariners' 40-man roster and cleared a spot on the Royals' roster for utility man Adam Frazier.